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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Wilmington Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 247 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Wilmington.231 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
Wilmington.231 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 231 €, select.
Wilmington.247 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
Wilmington.247 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from Wilmington on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
Wilmington.247 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
Wilmington.247 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Sat, 13 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Chicago Midway.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
Wilmington.247 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 247 €, select.
Wilmington.248 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wilmington on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
Wilmington.248 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
Wilmington.249 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 249 €, select.
Wilmington.277 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 277 €, select.
Wilmington.278 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Wilmington on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 278 €, select.
Wilmington.291 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 291 €, select.
Wilmington.316 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Wilmington on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 316 €, select.
Wilmington.366 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Wilmington.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Wilmington on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 366 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Wilmington

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Wilmington flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from 249 €
Jul
from 247 €
Aug
from 231 €
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from 231 €
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Chicago to Wilmington: Alternative routes

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Wilmington

6km from central Wilmington
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Jacksonville

74km from central Wilmington
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Chicago to Wilmington: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found231 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time2 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week44

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Wilmington: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Wilmington is 231 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 23 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Wilmington.
American Airlines, Envoy Air and Republic Airways fly direct from Chicago to Wilmington.
As of June 2026, there are 44 flights per week flying from Chicago to Wilmington.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Wilmington is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Wilmington Airport on Wednesday, 9 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Wilmington but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Wilmington is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Wilmington is United .

Flying from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM): What you need to know

  • Get your travels underway at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), the main airport in Chicago. Look for flights from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) that take off from this base.

  • Take off on a direct Chicago to Wilmington International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.

  • Wilmington International Airport is located in Wilmington. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services each week. You can get from ORD to ILM on American Airlines's 8am flight.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to ILM. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport with American Airlines. This popular airline operates services from ORD.

  • The majority of travellers choose to fly with American Airlines between ORD and ILM.

  • With a reliable 88.89% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • When it comes to Chicago O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • You can get to MDW from central Chicago in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.

  • Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to ILM flight:

  • 76% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • RFD is around 145 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Wilmington International Airport flight:

  • Flights that depart from RFD land at their destination on schedule 71% of the time.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

Getting from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to central Wilmington

  • Wilmington International Airport to central Wilmington is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.

  • It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport is 114 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 231 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chicago to ILM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Chicago to Wilmington International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Chicago to ILM is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport. Choose the flight times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

  • It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport (ILM). July is the peak month for travel to Wilmington. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in November.

  • Lock in a Chicago to ILM plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wilmington to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Wilmington International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Wilmington

Explore more of the United States

  • Wilmington has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres northwest of Wilmington, a trip to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, head for Raleigh, about 177 kilometres north of Wilmington. North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are among the biggest draws.

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