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$76 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Wilmington

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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

Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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1:56 pm - 8:40 amMDW-ILM
17h 44m2 stops
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4:46 pm - 4:52 pmILM-MDW
25h 06m1 stop
$200Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 2
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3:26 pm - 12:02 pmORD-ILM
19h 36m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 11:06 pmILM-ORD
7h 06m1 stop
$202Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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3:26 pm - 8:40 amORD-ILM
16h 14m2 stops
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4:46 pm - 5:15 pmILM-ORD
25h 29m1 stop
$206Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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5:23 am - 1:38 pmORD-ILM
7h 15m1 stop
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6:00 am - 12:04 pmILM-ORD
7h 04m1 stop
$249Delta
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
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10:47 am - 5:18 pmMDW-ILM
5h 31m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:52 amILM-MDW
4h 52m1 stop
$249Delta
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Fri, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 19
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2:35 pm - 10:31 pmORD-ILM
6h 56m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:17 pmILM-ORD
7h 17m1 stop
$269Delta
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 23
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6:47 am - 2:02 pmORD-ILM
6h 15m1 stop
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9:10 am - 12:56 pmILM-ORD
4h 46m1 stop
$307American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 29
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7:11 am - 12:31 pmORD-ILM
4h 20m1 stop
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10:24 am - 4:47 pmILM-ORD
7h 23m1 stop
$308American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 12:31 pmORD-ILM
4h 20m1 stop
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10:24 am - 4:47 pmILM-ORD
7h 23m1 stop
$323American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 25 - Fri, Jan 2
American Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 12:31 pmORD-ILM
4h 20m1 stop
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5:05 am - 10:45 amILM-ORD
6h 40m1 stop
$332American Airlines
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Delta
Cheapest • from $249 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
Airline reviews
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Top routes
ORD-ILM
Cheapest
ORD-ILM
Most popular
Insights
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 46% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
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Nonstop flights
1 day a week
There are direct flights from Chicago to Wilmington 1 day a week: Sun.
Direct flights
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Cheapest round-trip
$200
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/19Sun 11/23
MDW - ILM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$76
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Thu 1/29
ORD - ILM • 1 stop
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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 $229 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 November and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $378 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 $300 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 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 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% 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

  • 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 23m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. 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 $200 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 Sunday.

  • 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 $276 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.

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 $308 or less one-way and $269 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

Sunday

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Direct returns

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

Sunday

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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 7992 reviews
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

8.0 ExcellentJulie, Oct 2025LAX - SFO
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Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Flight was crowded and the woman sitting on my left was large & kept crouching in to my space. You need bigger seats or smaller passengers to fit into the seats you DO have! Snack were OK. Would appreciate if airlines had more savory rather than sweet snacks, thank you!

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

We were delayed, which I think had to do with air traffic control. Otherwise, everything was great.

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.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

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.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

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