Birmingham to Chicago (BHM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BHM–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 585 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 41 | CR7, E70, E75 | 2h22-3h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 29 | CR5 | 2h18-3h14 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 21 | E70, E75 | 2h22-2h27 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 14 | E70, E75 | 2h17-2h23 | – | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | CR7 | 2h18 | Star Alliance | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 1 | CR7 | 1h51 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Birmingham
| Metric | BHM→ORD | HSV→ORD | MGM→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BHM | – | 74 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 100 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 2h 13m | 3h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BHM: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
BHM–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BHM to ORD
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BHM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BHM to ORD ranges from 1 hours 51 minutes to 3 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 585 miles (941 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 95 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Huntsville (HSV), Montgomery (MGM) and Tupelo (TUP).