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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Wilmington

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Wilmington, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Wilmington, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $323
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/5Mon 2/9
ORD - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$229
American Airlines
Sat 1/10Sat 1/17
ORD - ILM • Non-stop
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Chicago to Wilmington 1 day a week: Sat.
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington

Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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7:21 pm - 9:27 pm
ORD
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ILM
25h 06m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 9:43 am
ILM
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ORD
17h 53m1 stop
$163Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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4:19 pm - 1:08 pm
ORD
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ILM
19h 49m2 stops
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2:08 pm - 3:52 pm
ILM
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ORD
26h 44m1 stop
$180Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:21 pm - 9:27 pm
ORD
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ILM
25h 06m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 9:40 pm
ILM
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ORD
8h 15m1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
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1:20 pm - 8:55 am
ORD
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ILM
18h 35m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 9:43 am
ILM
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ORD
17h 53m1 stop
$183Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:00 am - 9:27 pm
ORD
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ILM
13h 27m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 10:51 am
ILM
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ORD
20h 01m2 stops
$187Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
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7:21 pm - 9:27 pm
ORD
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ILM
25h 06m1 stop
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2:25 pm - 1:13 pm
ILM
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ORD
23h 48m2 stops
$194Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
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10:07 am - 8:55 am
ORD
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ILM
21h 48m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 9:43 am
ILM
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ORD
17h 53m1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:21 pm - 9:27 pm
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ILM
25h 06m1 stop
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5:01 pm - 11:27 am
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19h 26m2 stops
$212Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
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8:00 am - 3:28 pm
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ILM
6h 28m1 stop
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11:55 am - 4:24 pm
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5h 29m1 stop
$229Delta
Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 19
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6:45 am - 1:43 pm
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ILM
5h 58m1 stop
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5:41 pm - 10:22 pm
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5h 41m1 stop
$229Delta
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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.

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 $328 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 Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Wilmington. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday 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 July, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $378 and $358 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 $299 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$76
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Wilmington

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

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Chicago and lands in Wilmington, with an average flight time of 2h 12m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 1 flights.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington was $76 for a one-way ticket and $163 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 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Wilmington flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

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

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

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Wilmington on on Saturday.

  • 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 $419 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.

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

Saturday

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Direct returns

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

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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 8008 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

6.0 GoodJeff, Dec 2025
JFK - MIA
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Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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