Chicago to Birmingham, West Midlands (ORD–BHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ORD Airport Page →
3,862 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 18m ago
No nonstop service between ORD and BHX. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 9h 15m AAACAF → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
AMS Amsterdam 9h 51m ACAFEK → 6EBTG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 10h 14m AAACAF → AFG3KQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
ZRH Zurich 11h 30m ACLXOS → LX Zurich (ZRH) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 36m 3S5YAC → LHLONH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 40m AAAYBA → FRIBLL Barcelona (BCN) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 25m SK → LOSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
KRK Balice 12h 35m B6LO → FRLS Balice (KRK) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
MUC Munich 13h 30m ACLHUA → LHNH Munich (MUC) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
FCO Rome 14h 8m AAACAY → FRLSU2 Rome (FCO) to Birmingham, West Midlands flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Birmingham, West Midlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,862 mi 7h 4m nonstop +6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and BHX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to BHX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
DUB ~9h 15m AMS ~9h 51m CDG ~10h 14m ZRH ~11h 30m FRA ~11h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,407
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → BHX
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
BHX → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Birmingham, West Midlands is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · BHX: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Distance & Flight Time
3,862 mi / 6,216 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 4m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

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.

Facts

ORD–BHX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Birmingham, West Midlands route.
Route details
Distance3,862 mi / 6,216 km
Flight time7h 4m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: BHX
Full nameBirmingham Airport
IATA / ICAOBHX / EGBB
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr8.6M
Elevation327 ft / 100 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to BHX flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham Airport take about 7h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 3,862 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle.
Birmingham, West Midlands is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from BHX to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to BHX

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to BHX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to BHX is about 7 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,862 miles (6,216 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Amsterdam and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.