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$169 Find cheap flights from Wilmington to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Chicago (ILM-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Wilmington to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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12:07 pm - 1:35 pmILM-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
5:24 pm - 10:50 pmORD-ILM
4h 26m1 stop
$194American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 23
12:10 pm - 7:24 pmILM-ORD
8h 14m1 stop
7:00 am - 1:01 pmORD-ILM
5h 01m1 stop
$198Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 7
8:12 pm - 11:59 pmILM-ORD
4h 47m1 stop
8:40 am - 12:02 pmORD-ILM
2h 22mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Thu, Aug 8
12:10 pm - 6:28 pmILM-ORD
7h 18m1 stop
1:31 pm - 11:59 pmORD-ILM
9h 28m2 stops
$203Delta
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Wed, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 7
4:00 pm - 9:46 pmILM-MDW
6h 46m1 stop
10:38 am - 5:00 pmMDW-ILM
5h 22m1 stop
$208Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 11
4:18 pm - 9:20 pmILM-ORD
6h 02m1 stop
12:00 pm - 6:24 pmORD-ILM
5h 24m1 stop
$208American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 11
8:45 am - 5:04 pmILM-MDW
9h 19m2 stops
6:00 am - 1:24 pmMDW-ILM
6h 24m1 stop
$213Delta
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Sat, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 1
5:00 am - 8:55 amILM-ORD
4h 55m1 stop
2:48 pm - 10:44 pmORD-ILM
6h 56m1 stop
$218American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Mon, Jul 1
12:07 pm - 1:35 pmILM-ORD
2h 28mnonstop
1:25 pm - 4:35 pmORD-ILM
2h 10mnonstop
$219American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 23
9:15 am - 4:12 pmILM-ORD
7h 57m2 stops
9:32 pm - 12:12 pmORD-ILM
13h 40m2 stops
$1,025United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 18

Flights from Wilmington to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Wilmington to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Wilmington to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Wilmington to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Wilmington to Chicago cost $119 and was between Wilmington and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $195.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Wilmington to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Wilmington to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Wilmington to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wilmington, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Wilmington to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Wilmington to Chicago is August, where tickets cost $313 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is $629 and $531 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Wilmington were found on Delta ($169) and Sun Country Air ($173), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($194) and Delta ($198).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Wilmington and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Wilmington to Chicago.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Wilmington to Chicago. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is American Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $204. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at American Airlines.

How many flights are there between Wilmington and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Wilmington and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 34m. The most common departure time is 3:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 11 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 27% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wilmington and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Wilmington to Chicago take?

The average nonstop flight takes 2h 28m, covering a distance of 744 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Wilmington to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Wilmington at 9:00 am and will be landing in Chicago at 10:34 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Wilmington to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Wilmington to Chicago jets off at 3:18 pm and lands at 4:48 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Wilmington to Chicago Midway Airport

When to book flights from Wilmington to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Wilmington to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Wilmington to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Wilmington to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago was $169 for a one-way ticket and $194 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Wilmington and Chicago?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Wilmington to Chicago. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Wilmington to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Wilmington New Hanover County. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Wilmington to Chicago?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Wilmington to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Wilmington to Chicago?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Wilmington to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Wilmington and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Wilmington to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Wilmington to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Wilmington to Chicago, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wilmington to Chicago are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $444 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Wilmington to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Wilmington to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Wilmington is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Wilmington with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Wilmington up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Wilmington to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $224 or less one-way and $259 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Wilmington to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Hanover County to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Tuesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wednesday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Thursday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Friday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

American Airlines, Qatar Airways

Saturday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines, United Airlines

American Airlines, United Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Wilmington to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10333 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
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Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

2.0 MediocreJim, Jun 2024ATL - ANC
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Among the poorest flights I’ve had with Delta in a while. Entertainment system failed completely on a 7.5 hr flight. Crew seemed distracted and not the normal friendly crew. Flight overbooked it seemed… very crowded.

If I can, I always fly Delta. I’ve found their service to always be reliable and pleasant.

You could have not cancelled the flight (AA, which I will be flying from now on) left for BOS despite the fictitious weather issues (that no one in my Boston family could see). You could have rebooked my direct flight to another direct flight instead of sending me though JFK, the worst US airport after O’Hara You could have rebooked me on a Main Cabin seat (like the one I paid for in my original ticket instead of putting me a the last row on JFK->BOS leg, pocketing the difference in ticket price But I do not really care whether you will ever do that in a future because in a future neither I nor anyone from my company (unless they pay out of pocket) nor an of my clients and partners (if they heed my advice) will ever be caught dead on any of Delta flights

Really bad baggage handling. Had my Rimowa bag badly damaged at the latches.

It was pretty good I was worried with the short Layover that I might not catch my connection but the gate was there

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wilmington to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/3Sat
1 stopDelta
4h 26mILM-MDW
$169
8/4Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 23mILM-ORD
$173
8/3Sat
2 stopsDelta
12h 03mILM-MDW
$174
8/4Sun
2 stops
24h 19mILM-ORD
$197
8/4Sun
3 stops
34h 55mILM-ORD
$205
8/11Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 23mILM-ORD
$211
8/11Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 36mILM-ORD
$290
6/15Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 34mILM-ORD
$370
8/4Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 36mILM-ORD
$390
6/14Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mILM-ORD
$455

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Last minute flights from Wilmington to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Wilmington to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 35mILM-ORD
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 22mORD-ILM
$269
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 32mILM-ORD
6/16Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 18mORD-ILM
$278
6/13Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 30mILM-ORD
6/17Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 22mORD-ILM
$319
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 29mILM-ORD
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 22mORD-ILM
$329
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
8h 25mILM-ORD
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
7h 20mORD-ILM
$338
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
6h 10mILM-ORD
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 35mORD-ILM
$343
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
9h 58mILM-ORD
6/17Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 35mORD-ILM
$463
6/12Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 10mILM-ORD
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 50mORD-ILM
$775
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 10mILM-ORD
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 55mORD-ILM
$1,028
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 10mILM-ORD
6/13Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 09mORD-ILM
$1,033

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Wilmington - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Wilmington (ILM)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Wilmington

Cabin classes:

$575
$2,379
$195