CHI - ILM

$127 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Wilmington

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Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $375-$269
American Airlines
Wed 7/15Wed 7/22
ORD - ILM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$127
Overall average: $288
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Fri 9/11
ORD - ILM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Wilmington (CHI-ILM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Wilmington 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 2:55 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 21mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 11:08 am
ORD
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ILM
26h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:39 pm - 12:15 pm
ILM
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ORD
21h 36m
1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 11:33 pm
ORD
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ILM
5h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$279American Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
5:36 pm - 11:33 pm
ORD
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ILM
4h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:21 pm - 2:58 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$284American Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Mon, Aug 3
American Airlines Logo
5:07 am - 10:38 am
ORD
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ILM
4h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 4:58 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 33mnonstop
$285American Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 10
Delta Logo
10:54 am - 6:02 pm
MDW
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ILM
6h 08m
1 stop
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10:40 am - 4:15 pm
ILM
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MDW
6h 35m
1 stop
$289Delta
Fri, Jul 10 - Mon, Jul 13
American Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 12:51 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 21mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 4:58 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 33mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Tue, Aug 4
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:32 pm
ORD
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ILM
6h 32m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:21 am - 12:53 pm
ILM
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ORD
4h 32m
1 stop
$294American Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Tue, Jul 7
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:41 pm
MDW
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ILM
6h 41m
1 stop
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6:48 pm - 10:15 pm
ILM
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MDW
4h 27m
1 stop
$309Delta
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
Delta Logo
4:39 pm - 10:06 pm
MDW
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ILM
4h 27m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:47 pm - 10:36 pm
ILM
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MDW
4h 49m
1 stop
$314Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Wilmington flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Wilmington flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Wilmington costs $269 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Wilmington (ILM). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Wilmington clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Wilmington on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Wilmington. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Wilmington, 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 Chicago to Wilmington is November, where tickets cost $172 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $249 and $249 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Wilmington?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $319 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Wilmington, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Wilmington, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$127
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Wilmington

When to book flights from Chicago to Wilmington

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Wilmington based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Wilmington

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington was $127 for a one-way ticket and $269 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Wilmington New Hanover County.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Wilmington are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $248 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $324 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Chicago to Wilmington.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Wilmington from Chicago 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 Chicago to Wilmington?

    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 Wilmington with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Wilmington from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Wilmington

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $173 or less one-way and $343 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Wilmington?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Wilmington

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Wilmington. 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 Chicago to Wilmington? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

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