CHI - ILM

$129 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$217
Typical prices: $338-$559
Delta
Wed 9/16Mon 9/21
ORD - ILM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$269
United Airlines
Wed 7/22Mon 7/27
ORD - ILM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $217 (round-trip)
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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, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
10:30 am - 4:45 pm
ORD
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ILM
5h 15m
1 stop
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5:25 pm - 9:36 pm
ILM
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ORD
5h 11m
1 stop
$217Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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7:01 am - 4:45 pm
ORD
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ILM
8h 44m
2 stops
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5:25 pm - 9:36 pm
ILM
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ORD
5h 11m
1 stop
$222Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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8:05 am - 8:09 pm
ORD
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ILM
11h 04m
1 stop
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3:39 pm - 1:00 pm
ILM
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ORD
22h 21m
1 stop
$240Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
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8:05 am - 8:09 pm
ORD
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ILM
11h 04m
1 stop
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3:39 pm - 12:15 pm
ILM
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ORD
21h 36m
1 stop
$255Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:55 am - 2:50 pm
ORD
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ILM
29h 55m
2 stops
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3:39 pm - 1:00 pm
ILM
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ORD
22h 21m
1 stop
$264Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Jul 27
United Airlines Logo
11:34 am - 3:00 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 26mnonstop
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3:41 pm - 5:29 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 48mnonstop
$269United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:44 pm - 5:24 pm
ORD
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ILM
20h 40m
1 stop
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3:39 pm - 1:00 pm
ILM
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ORD
22h 21m
1 stop
$271Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
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8:05 am - 8:09 pm
ORD
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ILM
11h 04m
1 stop
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10:46 am - 11:08 pm
ILM
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ORD
13h 22m
1 stop
$274Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:04 pm
ORD
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ILM
6h 34m
1 stop
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3:25 pm - 5:00 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 35mnonstop
$279American Airlines
Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 4
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4:45 pm - 11:33 pm
ORD
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ILM
5h 48m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 4:59 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 37mnonstop
$284American Airlines
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 September.

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, Tuesday 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 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 19% 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 $129 for a one-way ticket and $217 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 7.8, 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 $324 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8420 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

2.0 MediocreChelsea, Jun 2026
DAL - ATL
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Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

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.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

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.

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