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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $546. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$474 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Chicago.$474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.
Chicago.$494 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.
Chicago.$546 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Sat, 11 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $546, select.
Chicago.$559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.
Chicago.$592 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $592, select.
Chicago.$609 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.
Chicago.$623 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $623, select.
Chicago.$726 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $726, select.
Chicago.$742 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $742, select.
Chicago.$785 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $785, select.
Chicago.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Jun.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Birmingham on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago Midway

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Birmingham to Chicago Midway flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $742
Jul
from $546
Aug
from $474
Sep
from $474
Oct
from $494
Nov
from $559
Dec
from $609
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Mar
from $785
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Direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway

Birmingham to Chicago Midway: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Birmingham to Chicago below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Chicago Midway.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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Chicago Dupage County

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Chicago Rockford

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Birmingham to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$474
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Birmingham to Chicago Midway: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Birmingham to Chicago Midway is $474. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
Southwest Airlines flies direct from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Birmingham to Chicago Midway.
The cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Chicago Midway is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago Midway but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago Midway.

Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Birmingham and Chicago share the UTC-6 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.

  • Take your pick of five weekly Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flights. The 05:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 18:05.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your BHM to MDW flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Travelling to Chicago (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport.

  • Southwest Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier operating BHM to MDW flights is Southwest Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 79.89% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BHM and MDW include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas Airport

    • Nashville Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport flight is $237. A return fare is currently $474. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BHM to MDW, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.

  • June is the cheapest month for flights from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from BHM to MDW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)

  • The address for BHM is 5900 Airport Highway.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near BHM:

Arriving at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

Getting from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to central Chicago

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

  • Chicago Midway Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 30 minutes.

When to fly to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

  • It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Chicago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.

  • Before locking in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Chicago Midway Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BHM to MDW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.

Explore more of the United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • Around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

Plan the rest of your trip from Birmingham to Chicago

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.