Illinois

$205+ Cheap flights from Wilmington (ILM) to Illinois

ILM — ORD
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheap flight deals from Wilmington to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Wilmington to Illinois

Tue 12/86:07 am -
1 stop6h 57m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Deal found 11/4$281
Thu 12/310:12 am -
1 stop7h 54m
Fri 12/115:30 am -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 11/3$281
Thu 12/310:12 am -
1 stop7h 04m
Sun 12/136:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Deal found 11/3$320
Thu 12/106:13 pm -
1 stop6h 46m
Sun 12/136:50 am -
1 stop6h 27m
Deal found 11/2$320
Fri 12/45:32 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Mon 12/76:00 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Deal found 11/4$325
Thu 11/261:30 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Wed 12/210:36 am -
1 stop5h 07m
Deal found 11/4$329
Tue 12/16:07 am -
1 stop5h 21m
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 11/3$330
Sun 11/228:06 pm -
2 stops28h 28m
Thu 12/33:30 pm -
1 stop28h 43m
Deal found 11/4$343
Mon 11/233:10 pm -
1 stop9h 24m
Wed 12/23:55 pm -
2 stops28h 12m
Deal found 11/4$348
Fri 12/42:28 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 12/77:05 am -
2 stops8h 38m
Deal found 11/4$354
Thu 12/175:31 pm -
1 stop7h 02m
Tue 12/226:21 pm -
1 stop4h 16m
Deal found 11/1$359
Thu 12/248:01 pm -
2 stops21h 58m
Mon 12/285:47 pm -
1 stop13h 54m
Deal found 11/3$368

Find flight deals from Wilmington to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$205
(American Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$348

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less

Good one-way deal

$425 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Wilmington New Hanover County-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Wilmington New Hanover County-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Wilmington New Hanover County to Illinois
One-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Wilmington New Hanover County to Illinois.

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WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 11/21

12:41 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/24

6:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/3

5:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/11

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$281

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 1/5

4:35 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/12

5:45 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$281

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 12/8

6:07 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/15

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$281

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ILMORD

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/30

3:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$310

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Fri 12/4

5:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/13

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$320

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 2/18

10:24 am-4:36 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/24

5:49 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$320

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Thu 12/3

5:32 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/7

6:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$320

WilmingtonChicago

ILM Wilmington New Hanover County - MDW Chicago Midway

ILMMDW

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/24

6:17 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 07m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$329

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Best time to book a flight from Wilmington to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Wilmington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wilmington to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilmington to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Illinois (average of $306). Flying from Wilmington to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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 IL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Wilmington to Illinois in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Wilmington to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Wilmington to Illinois flights typically cost between $338 and $433 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $261 on American Airlines (Feb 18-Feb 24).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Wilmington to Illinois?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wilmington to Illinois, you should look to book at least 16 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 day to fly from Wilmington to Illinois?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Wilmington to Illinois flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wilmington to Illinois, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wilmington to Illinois?

    For a flight from Wilmington to Illinois, you will be flying from New Hanover County. Wilmington New Hanover County (ILM) is just 4.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Wilmington to Illinois?

    A quick flight from Wilmington to Illinois can take about 6h 22m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $281. The distance between Wilmington and Illinois is about 745 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilmington to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wilmington to Illinois?

    Consider Air New Zealand (86%), United Airlines (85%) or Envoy Air (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Wilmington to Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wilmington to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Wilmington to Illinois? While on average our users pay $595, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $306. The most popular route (Wilmington New Hanover County - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $281.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilmington to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilmington to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilmington to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilmington to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilmington to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilmington to Illinois (average of $306). Flying from Wilmington to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $413). 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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Alternative routes for Wilmington to Illinois

Top 2 airlines flying from Wilmington to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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