ILM - CHI

$109 Find Cheap Flights from Wilmington to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago departing on 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Wilmington to Chicago, 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 Wilmington to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$229
Overall average: $365
Delta
Sat 5/16Tue 5/19
ILM - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$249
American Airlines
Fri 3/13Mon 3/16
ILM - ORD • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding.
United's Wi-Fi offers free messaging for all.
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Delta
Cheapest • from $229 (round-trip)
American Airlines
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When to book
5 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 23% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Wilmington to Chicago

Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:16 pm
ILM
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ORD
7h 16m
1 stop
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2:30 pm - 10:59 pm
ORD
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ILM
7h 29m
1 stop
$229Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
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2:19 pm - 5:45 pm
ILM
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MDW
4h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 1:32 pm
MDW
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ILM
6h 32m
1 stop
$249Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
Delta Logo
5:46 pm - 11:56 pm
ILM
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ORD
7h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 am - 11:00 am
ORD
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ILM
4h 35m
1 stop
$249Delta
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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3:21 pm - 5:04 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 43mnonstop
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11:40 am - 2:51 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 11mnonstop
$250American Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Sat, Feb 21
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7:23 am - 9:10 am
ILM
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ORD
2h 47mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 11:01 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 16mnonstop
$269American Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:54 am
ILM
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MDW
4h 54m
1 stop
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6:40 pm - 11:48 pm
MDW
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ILM
4h 08m
1 stop
$269Delta
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 am
ILM
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ORD
2h 30mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 19mnonstop
$279American Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
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3:17 pm - 5:00 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 43mnonstop
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6:44 pm - 11:58 pm
ORD
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ILM
4h 14m
1 stop
$288American Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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3:21 pm - 5:04 pm
ILM
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ORD
2h 43mnonstop
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11:40 am - 2:51 pm
ORD
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ILM
2h 11mnonstop
$289American Airlines
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
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3:50 pm - 11:47 am
ILM
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ORD
20h 57m
2 stops
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3:21 pm - 8:20 pm
ORD
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ILM
27h 59m
1 stop
$299Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Wilmington to Chicago flights

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?

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

The cheapest return flight from Wilmington to Chicago costs $249 on the route between Wilmington (ILM) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Wilmington to Chicago, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 $276 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $488 and $446 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $306, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Wilmington to Chicago, 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 Wilmington to Chicago, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Wilmington to Chicago

 
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Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$109
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare 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.
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 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 $109 for a one-way ticket and $229 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?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Wilmington and Chicago, with Star Alliance 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $188 or less one-way and $348 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Wilmington to Chicago?

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

Direct departures

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct 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

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11213 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
6.4Food
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Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

2.0 MediocreManikandan, Jan 2026
DFW - ORD
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Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

I enjoyed the extra leg room compared to other airlines. The first stewards made my daughter’s birthday special by giving her an extra snack. Then the last one coming home from Chicago to Appleton made our night really enjoyable Thanks for making our trip enjoyable

It was good..clean, comfy seat. Friendly warm welcoming crew. Was able to check my cabin luggage at the gate which I was able to pickup in a decent time from baggage claim. The app gave all updates from delays to baggage claim info. Overall smooth flight.

It was a typical flight. We had a delay which seems to be the normality now. And we had no in flight service due to conditions.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Wilmington to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Wilmington (ILM)