Flights from Chicago to Birmingham
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dublin
- 11h 30m
- two tickets, via Paris
- $351
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 3,850 mi (6,196 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
11h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $459
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
12h 30m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $716
Via Paris
France
12h 30m
with the connection
Chicago to Paris
flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Birmingham: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Birmingham
flight 1h 20m
two ticketsfrom $351
Via Frankfurt
Germany
13h 3m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $936
Via Munich
Germany
13h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $1,035
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Chicago to cities closest to Birmingham
Chicago to London
London: 101 mi (162 km) from Birmingham, flight 8h
from $300
Chicago to Dublin
Dublin: 191 mi (308 km) from Birmingham, flight 7h 25m
from $332
Chicago to Amsterdam
Amsterdam: 286 mi (460 km) from Birmingham, flight 8h 10m
from $571
Chicago to Brussels
Brussels: 290 mi (467 km) from Birmingham, flight 8h 3m
from $751
Chicago to Paris
Paris: 312 mi (502 km) from Birmingham, flight 8h 10m
from $321
Chicago to Frankfurt
Frankfurt: 482 mi (776 km) from Birmingham, flight 8h 28m
from $358
To Birmingham from cities closest to Chicago
Cork to Birmingham
Cork: 3,613 mi (5,814 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 15m
Belfast to Birmingham
Belfast: 3,639 mi (5,857 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m
from $26
Dublin to Birmingham
Dublin: 3,660 mi (5,890 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m
from $18
Glasgow to Birmingham
Glasgow: 3,667 mi (5,902 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m
from $30
Isle Of Man to Birmingham
Isle Of Man: 3,701 mi (5,956 km) from Chicago, flight 1h
from $111
Edinburgh to Birmingham
Edinburgh: 3,703 mi (5,960 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m
from $42
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Birmingham?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Birmingham?
Via Dublin: 7h 25m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 11h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Birmingham with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Paris from $351. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Birmingham?
Dublin (11h 30m total), Amsterdam (12h 30m total), Paris (12h 30m total), Frankfurt (13h 3m total) and Munich (13h 35m total).
How far is Birmingham from Chicago?
3,850 mi (6,196 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.