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Find cheap flights from Wilmington to Chicago from $98

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 6/11. 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
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Chicago

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.
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5:30 pm - 11:52 pmILM-ORD
7h 22m1 stop
5:32 am - 10:31 amORD-ILM
3h 59m1 stop
$196Delta
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Wed, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 27
6:30 pm - 11:55 pmILM-ORD
6h 25m1 stop
1:25 pm - 4:46 pmORD-ILM
2h 21mnonstop
$197American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 6
5:30 pm - 10:14 pmILM-MDW
5h 44m1 stop
1:25 pm - 11:13 pmMDW-ILM
8h 48m2 stops
$201Delta
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Sat, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 23
5:00 am - 10:15 amILM-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
5:30 am - 10:31 amORD-ILM
4h 01m1 stop
$205American Airlines
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Thu, May 2 - Sun, May 5
6:00 am - 4:19 pmILM-MDW
11h 19m2 stops
1:25 pm - 11:13 pmMDW-ILM
8h 48m2 stops
$206Delta
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Sat, Apr 20 - Tue, Apr 23
8:27 pm - 11:55 pmILM-ORD
4h 28m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:44 pmORD-ILM
4h 29m1 stop
$206American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
12:51 pm - 5:42 pmILM-ORD
5h 51m1 stop
8:05 pm - 12:05 pmORD-ILM
15h 00m1 stop
$289Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 19
12:51 pm - 5:42 pmILM-ORD
5h 51m1 stop
6:25 am - 12:54 pmORD-ILM
5h 29m1 stop
$310Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
3:15 pm - 4:51 pmILM-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
11:00 am - 2:22 pmORD-ILM
2h 22mnonstop
$606United Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sat, Jun 22
3:15 pm - 4:51 pmILM-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
11:00 am - 2:22 pmORD-ILM
2h 22mnonstop
$650United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Sat, Jun 22

Flights from Wilmington to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Wilmington to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Wilmington to Chicago cost $243 and was between Wilmington and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $231.

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

The average price of all flights from Wilmington to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Wilmington to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Wilmington, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 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 $433 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and January, where the average cost of tickets is $566 and $550 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Wilmington to Chicago, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Chicago from Wilmington were found on Delta ($98) and Sun Country Air ($147), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($196) and American Airlines ($197).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Wilmington and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Wilmington to Chicago take?

Flying to Chicago from Wilmington requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 2h 30m.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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 $98 for a one-way ticket and $196 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Wilmington to Chicago are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $444 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $505 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

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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 $269 or less one-way and $372 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Wilmington to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from New Hanover County to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago

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 KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11402 reviews
79comfort
81overall
80entertainment
82boarding
86crew
75food
Airline reviews

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

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Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Inflight entertainment stopped working as we taxi to runway and never worked again until landing and taxi to gate. Grrrr

Everything would be much better if Kayak stopped nosing into my business with Delta.

Temperature in the plane was quite warm for the entire flight - actually just outright hot making for an unoleay4 hours. Crew either couldn’t or wouldn’t do anything about it. No acknowledgement or apology. All passengers were commenting on how hot it was.

Airline stewardess service is good. The check-in attendant had a bad attitude and was unprofessional. We did not complete the trip as originally planned. Very dissatisfied☹️

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

The Delta flight was delayed for maintenance issue. The crew is also delayed and I’ve been there at the same time as I was so it was really outside the hands of crew directly. However, where Delta failed was there was about eight other ways for me to get to my final destination and they did not offer changes beyond the initial one. The flight was delayed five hours when they had to change my connecting flight they had to downgrade my premium class for so far zero compensation and I’m still waiting on the results of a formal complaint. All in all this was the worst experience I’ve had with Delta in quite some time

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

Nothing, flight was supposed to leave at 758 am. My flight didn’t leave until 430 pm. Spent the whole day at the airport.

Despite a bumpy flight the pilot was great. The rest of the crew on the other hand couldn’t care less if a passenger would colapse and die. Horrible service, robot like, lifeless…

Biggest issue was original flight canceled and booked to another flight 6 hours earlier and received no notification

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Wilmington to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/11Tue
1 stopDelta
8h 25mILM-ORD
$98
5/2Thu
1 stop
14h 25mILM-ORD
$99
6/11Tue
2 stopsDelta
9h 58mILM-ORD
$103
5/2Thu
2 stops
15h 31mILM-ORD
$121
5/23Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 13mILM-ORD
$147
6/9Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 52mILM-ORD
$148
5/4Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 55mILM-ORD
$168
7/6Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 36mILM-ORD
$215
6/7Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 28mILM-ORD
$223
6/9Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 36mILM-ORD
$236

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Last minute flights from Wilmington to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Wilmington to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 08mILM-ORD
4/10Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 29mORD-ILM
$311
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 10mILM-ORD
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 04mORD-ILM
$396
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 48mILM-ORD
4/10Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 24mORD-ILM
$425
3/29Fri
multi-stop
8h 52mILM-ORD
4/10Wed
multi-stop
15h 15mORD-ILM
$522
3/29Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 24mILM-MDW
4/10Wed
multi-stopDelta
8h 48mMDW-ILM
$523
3/31Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 04mILM-ORD
4/10Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 59mORD-ILM
$523
3/29Fri
multi-stop
8h 52mILM-ORD
4/10Wed
multi-stop
15h 50mORD-ILM
$526
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 50mILM-ORD
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 59mORD-ILM
$560
4/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 00mILM-ORD
4/9Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 09mORD-ILM
$593
4/2Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 00mILM-ORD
4/8Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 44mORD-ILM
$677

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Wilmington - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Wilmington (ILM)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Wilmington

Cabin classes:

$533
$231