Chicago to Birmingham (ORD–BHM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ORD–BHM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 585 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 43 | CR5, CR7, E7W | 2h03-2h07 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: EI, QR | 28 | CR7 | 2h02-2h08 | Oneworld | EI, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | CR7 | 2h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Birmingham from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→BHM | MDW→BHM | GYY→BHM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 24m | 1h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · BHM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 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 United Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and GoJet Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to BHM is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 585 miles (941 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 133 return, totaling 239 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).