Routes/Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL
Birmingham, AL to Chicago, IL
Average one-way fare in 2026 Q1: $289 · 584 nonstop miles · 260 passengers per day.
2026 Q1 fare$289
2025 Q1 fare$282
Change+$7
Passengers/day260
Distance584 mi
The average fare a year earlier (2025 Q1) was $282. The change is $7 higher (2.4%).
The largest carrier on this route in 2026 Q1 was American with 38% of passengers. The lowest-fare carrier was Southwest with 22% of passengers, at an average fare of $269.
All routes from Birmingham, AL · All routes from Chicago, IL
All quarters on this route
| Quarter | Passengers/day | Avg. fare | Largest carrier | Largest share | Lowest-fare carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q1 | 249 | $239 | Southwest | 43% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q2 | 358 | $248 | Southwest | 45% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q3 | 359 | $252 | Southwest | 41% | Southwest |
| 2024 Q4 | 370 | $258 | Southwest | 43% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q1 | 224 | $282 | United | 34% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q2 | 339 | $252 | Southwest | 43% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q3 | 389 | $236 | Southwest | 37% | Southwest |
| 2025 Q4 | 356 | $268 | American | 34% | Southwest |
| 2026 Q1 | 260 | $289 | American | 38% | Southwest |