Birmingham (BHM) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Nonstop from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
585 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying BHM to ORD
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Chicago?
About 1h 54m gate to gate for the 941 km (585 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BHM to ORD?
American Airlines and United Airlines, with about 5.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).