Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Chicago (CHI) from $114

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
ILM — CHI
Sep 25 — Oct 21

The best prices from Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago are usually found in April or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Wilmington (ILM) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best ILM to CHI flight in 2023: compare Wilmington to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$114
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 22% potential price drop
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago (CHI)

ILM - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Chicago?

Flights from Wilmington to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 56% on flights from Wilmington to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $591. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $691.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Wilmington to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Chicago from Wilmington average $513. You can even find prices in April for less than $513, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as $272. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Wilmington. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 19%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Wilmington to Chicago (ILM - CHI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 3% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Wilmington to Chicago

Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Wilmington to Chicago. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Wilmington to Chicago

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Wilmington to Chicago. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Wilmington to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for ILM to CHI flights for September, October
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Wilmington to Chicago in September and October 2023. Check back regularly for other flight deals.

Wilmington to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Wilmington found for this year
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Wilmington to Chicago in September and October 2023. Check back regularly for other flight deals.

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One-way flights to Chicago from Wilmington

The cheapest one-way flights from Wilmington to Chicago
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Price

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/2

2 stops18h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/4

2 stops21h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/13

2 stops18h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop8h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/2

1 stop9h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/4

2 stops21h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 10/2

3 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/4

2 stops21h 18m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 10/13

3 stops29h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/16

1 stop8h 30m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/11

1 stop10h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/15

1 stop9h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 11/10

1 stop9h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/14

1 stop9h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago Midway

ILM - MDW

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/11

1 stop5h 52m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/14

1 stop3h 59m

Wilmington New Hanover CountyChicago O'Hare Intl

ILM - ORD

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/11

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/14

1 stop6h 35m

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Deals found on 9/18

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Wilmington to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When you're uncomfortable, it's hard to have a positive experience. I paid for Comfort plus with my 7 year old and due to issues with PILOTS (not weather--even though they want to claim weather so as not to be responsible or accountable) we ended up in the very back and last row. I was told to get a refund for my Comfort Plus, it would be MY responsibility to reach out to Delta through the website. None of the people working for Delta at the gate could help me. And this was after being stuck in the Atlanta airport from midnight-8am (because of a thunderstorm that had completely passed through at 6PM) and told there were no hotel vouchers available and was given a $15 one that NO ONE accepted--so it didn't even work. What a nightmare.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When you're uncomfortable, it's hard to have a positive experience. I paid for Comfort plus with my 7 year old and due to issues with PILOTS (not weather--even though they want to claim weather so as not to be responsible or accountable) we ended up in the very back and last row. I was told to get a refund for my Comfort Plus, it would be MY responsibility to reach out to Delta through the website. None of the people working for Delta at the gate could help me. And this was after being stuck in the Atlanta airport from midnight-8am (because of a thunderstorm that had completely passed through at 6PM) and told there were no hotel vouchers available and was given a $15 one that NO ONE accepted--so it didn't even work. What a nightmare.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When you're uncomfortable, it's hard to have a positive experience. I paid for Comfort plus with my 7 year old and due to issues with PILOTS (not weather--even though they want to claim weather so as not to be responsible or accountable) we ended up in the very back and last row. I was told to get a refund for my Comfort Plus, it would be MY responsibility to reach out to Delta through the website. None of the people working for Delta at the gate could help me. And this was after being stuck in the Atlanta airport from midnight-8am (because of a thunderstorm that had completely passed through at 6PM) and told there were no hotel vouchers available and was given a $15 one that NO ONE accepted--so it didn't even work. What a nightmare.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

When you're uncomfortable, it's hard to have a positive experience. I paid for Comfort plus with my 7 year old and due to issues with PILOTS (not weather--even though they want to claim weather so as not to be responsible or accountable) we ended up in the very back and last row. I was told to get a refund for my Comfort Plus, it would be MY responsibility to reach out to Delta through the website. None of the people working for Delta at the gate could help me. And this was after being stuck in the Atlanta airport from midnight-8am (because of a thunderstorm that had completely passed through at 6PM) and told there were no hotel vouchers available and was given a $15 one that NO ONE accepted--so it didn't even work. What a nightmare.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Wilmington to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM), located 4.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Wilmington to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from New Hanover County to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Wilmington New Hanover County to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

Can I find flights from Wilmington to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Wilmington to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $212, but on average you can expect to pay $351.

Are there last-minute flights available from Wilmington to Chicago for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Wilmington to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, American Airlines ($305), Delta ($423), and United Airlines ($423) offers the cheapest pricing from Wilmington to Chicago. American Airlines is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most reliable airlines from Wilmington to Chicago?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wilmington to Chicago are Envoy Air (88%), Qatar Airways (84%) and American Airlines (74%).

What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $592 for a flight from Wilmington to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $334 while the most popular route, (Wilmington New Hanover County - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $215.

What does ILM to ORD mean?

Wilmington New Hanover County Airport is ILM and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Alternative routes for Wilmington to Chicago

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Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Wilmington to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$282Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$376Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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