Chicago to Birmingham (ORD–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–BHM is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 585 miles in approximately 0h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 41 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h54-2h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 24 | E70, E75 | 1h57-2h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 23 | CR5, CR7 | 0h43-2h02 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | E75 | 1h59 | – | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BHM | MDW→BHM | LAF→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 95 | 15 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 43m | 1h 40m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 66% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BHM: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Birmingham.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–BHM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to BHM
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aer Lingus, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 95 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BHM ranges from 0 hours 43 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 585 miles (941 km). There are approximately 95 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NEW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and West Lafayette (LAF).