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$117+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ILM — ORD
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in June or February, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/283:39 pm
ILM
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ORD
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:05 am
ORD
-
ILM
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:39 pm
ILM
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ORD
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/241:59 pm
ORD
-
ILM
2 stops20h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/312:02 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 39m
American Airlines
Mon 9/78:09 pm
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:17 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 8/98:09 pm
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/274:30 pm
ILM
-
ORD
1 stop7h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:05 am
ORD
-
ILM
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/17$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/173:39 pm
ILM
-
ORD
1 stop22h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/318:05 am
ORD
-
ILM
1 stop11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$275
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:22 pm
ILM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 9/62:25 pm
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:17 pm
ILM
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 50m
American Airlines
Sun 8/98:09 pm
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/512:05 pm
ILM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 8/108:10 am
ORD
-
ILM
Nonstop2h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$299

Find flight deals from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wilmington (ILM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$117
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$370 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/17

4:44 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

11:59 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$269

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 11/12

10:20 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

5:30 am-1:34 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$289

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 10/15

2:24 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/18

5:30 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$334

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 8/27

4:44 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

11:59 am-3:18 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$349

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/22

4:44 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

12:37 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$349

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 8/17

6:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

1:59 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops8h 58m

$519

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 9/5

7:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

9:27 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$525
Cheapest one-way

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sun 8/23

8:20 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops24h 45m

$191

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 9/14

5:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$264

WilmingtonChicago

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 8/15

12:15 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$264

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Compare providers for flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Wilmington-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wilmington-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wilmington-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Wilmington-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $299). Flying from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ILM to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 41% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from New Hanover County; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Wilmington airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 4.3 mi journey to New Hanover County (ILM) from Wilmington’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 2h 57m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 760 mi between Wilmington and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $249. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $269 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Wilmington, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (90%), American Airlines (84%), SkyWest Airlines( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $410 for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $248 while the most popular route, (Wilmington New Hanover County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $261.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $299). Flying from Wilmington to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $445). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Wilmington to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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