There are 4 ways to get from Hoover to Chicago by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BHM - MDW
2h 48m$107–446Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Hoover to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car
- Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HSV - ORD
4h 35m$85–411Drive 632.7 mi
- Drive from Hoover to Chicagocar 632.7 mi
11h 51m$116–167Fly Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BHM - ORD
3h 16m$92–376
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoover to Chicago is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Hoover to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $100 - $450.
The distance between Hoover and Chicago is 599 miles. The road distance is 636.4 miles.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Hoover to Chicago, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoover to Chicago is 636 miles. It takes approximately 11h 51m to drive from Hoover to Chicago.
There are 1285+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Hoover, Jefferson County, AL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide