Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM)

Flight Chicago(ORD) to Birmingham(BHM)
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O'Hare International Airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
ORD : Chicago , United States BHM : Birmingham , United States
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Chicago to Birmingham Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM).

Change Direction(BHM to ORD)

Flight Schedules Chicago to Birmingham

This route is operated by 3 airlines :American Airlines (AA),United Airlines (UA),Aer Lingus (EI). This is the first direct flight from Chicago to Birmingham.

Change Direction(BHM to ORD)

Flight Duration: Approximately 1 hour 43 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
AA3398 08:20 10:18 1h58m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
UA4481 10:50 12:50 2h0m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:04 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Chicago to Birmingham is the final flight at 20:44 by American Airlines AA4296.

From Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Chicago to Birmingham
1 hour 43 minutes to 2 hours 17 minutes
From Birmingham to Chicago
2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 32 minutes

Distance

From Birmingham to Chicago
Approx. 580 miles
Approx. 940 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

Chicago to Birmingham Map

O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Type of aircrafts (ORD to BHM)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Chicago and Birmingham. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Midway (MDW)
ORD 45分 MDW 1h40m BHM
45分 1h45m
Nashville (BNA)
ORD 1h24m BNA 50分 BHM
1h41m 55分
Indianapolis (IND)
ORD 57分 IND 1h30m BHM
1h9m 1h40m
Knoxville (TYS)
ORD 1h34m TYS 1h1m BHM
1h53m 55分
Milwaukee (MKE)
ORD 42分 MKE 1h50m BHM
57分 1h58m
Atlanta (ATL)
ORD 1h50m ATL 48分 BHM
1h50m 58分
Dane County (MSN)
ORD 50分 MSN 1h49m BHM
57分 1h54m
Columbia (COU)
ORD 1h16m COU 1h33m BHM
1h22m 1h40m
Detroit (DTW)
ORD 1h13m DTW 1h52m BHM
1h15m 1h59m
Charlotte (CLT)
ORD 1h54m CLT 1h22m BHM
2h1m 1h28m

FAQ : Chicago to Birmingham

How far is it from Chicago to Birmingham?
The distance between Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) is approximately 580 miles(940km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Chicago(ORD) to Birmingham(BHM)?
Currently, this route is served by American Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese)Aer Lingus (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Chicago to Birmingham Flight Schedules and Birmingham to Chicago Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the Chicago (ORD) to Birmingham (BHM) route?
The Chicago – Birmingham route is operated by Embraer 170 , Embraer 175 , Bombardier , Bombardier CL-600-2C10(CRJ-550) , Bombardier CRJ-700 aircraft types.
American Airlines fly this route with Embraer 170 , Embraer 175 , Bombardier CRJ-700.Aer Lingus fly this route with Embraer 170.United Airlines fly this route with Embraer 175 , Bombardier , Bombardier CL-600-2C10(CRJ-550).GoJet Airlines fly this route with Bombardier CL-600-2C10(CRJ-550).
What is the time difference between Chicago to Birmingham?
There is no time difference between O'Hare International Airport(Chicago) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport(Birmingham).Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.Birmingham is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.