Direct flights from Birmingham to Chicago
35 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BHM to ORD.
Flight time: about 1h38m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Birmingham local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW5011 | 6:43a | 1h50m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW5011 | 6:48a | 1h50m | Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5011 | 7:01a | 1h50m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4651 | 7:14a | 1h19m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW4651 | 7:16a | 1h19m | Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4651 | 7:31a | 1h43m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4651 | 7:40a | 1h14m | Wed–Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5011 | 9:10a | 1h50m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4651 | 9:57a | 1h26m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6258 | 1:35p | 1h44m | Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6258 | 1:48p | 1h46m | Mon, Tue, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5727 | 2:13p | 1h45m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5727 | 2:18p | 1h26m | Mon, Wed |
| SkyWest SKW6258 | 2:23p | 1h46m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5727 | 2:44p | 1h19m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5727 | 2:48p | 1h44m | Tue, Sat |
| SkyWest SKW6258 | 3:37p | 1h43m | Wed |
| SkyWest SKW5727 | 4:16p | 1h19m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW6258 | 4:29p | 1h43m | Sun |
| GoJet GJS4185 | 6:21p | 1h32m | Tue, Fri |
| GoJet GJS4185 | 6:28p | 1h19m | Mon, Thu |
| GoJet GJS4185 | 7:17p | 1h32m | Sat |
| GoJet GJS4185 | 8:07p | 1h29m | Wed |
| GoJet GJS4185 | 9:04p | 1h19m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD)
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) has 35 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BHM and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 1h38m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.