Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is five hours ahead of Chicago.
To ensure you catch your ORD to BHX flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ORD and BHX:
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How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight is C$373. A return fare right now is C$777. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ORD to BHX if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ORD to BHX.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to ORD:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BHX if you have a late O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to central Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Birmingham in January.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Birmingham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to BHX in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.