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$95+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington (ILM)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ILM
Oct 8 — Oct 151
Wed 10/8
Wed 10/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in July or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington (ILM). 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 September 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$356

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington New Hanover County
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 8, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amORD - ILM
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:17 pmILM - ORD
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/77:00 amORD - ILM
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/103:17 pmILM - ORD
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sat 10/258:10 amORD - ILM
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/112:49 pmILM - ORD
Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/6$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 11/61:36 pmORD - ILM
2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/103:17 pmILM - ORD
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sat 11/87:15 amORD - ILM
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/103:17 pmILM - ORD
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/26:30 amORD - ILM
1 stop13h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/52:10 pmILM - ORD
1 stop20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sat 9/278:05 amORD - ILM
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/411:54 amILM - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 10/315:25 amORD - ILM
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/22:10 pmILM - ORD
1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:30 amORD - ILM
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Sat 10/187:10 amILM - ORD
1 stop7h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/8$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 9/218:49 pmORD - ILM
1 stop10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/259:14 pmILM - ORD
2 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 amMDW - ILM
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Wed 10/16:00 amILM - MDW
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/7$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/76:00 amMDW - ILM
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Sat 10/114:30 pmILM - MDW
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 9/6$304

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Wilmington 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 September 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Wilmington that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Wilmington

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

8:05 am-11:24 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/8

11:54 am-1:24 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$229

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

5:20 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 11/11

11:43 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

8:05 am-11:24 am

Nonstop2h 19m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 9/24

11:54 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

9:30 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/18

7:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

5:20 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 11/10

5:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/8

5:10 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:20 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 24m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/25

7:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 10/4

12:30 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$259

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$259

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Wilmington

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Wilmington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 CHI to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 8, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. 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 Wilmington. Reviews last updated September 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Wilmington, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
8,944 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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

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

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

    For as low as $229, American Airlines can have you in Wilmington from Chicago in 2h 19m. The distance from Chicago to Wilmington is about 760 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $194, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Wilmington and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $209. Users have found that United Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Before booking your flight to Wilmington from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (81%), United Airlines (81%), Air New Zealand( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

    On average you can expect to pay $348 for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington. The cheapest flight overall is $211 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County) is currently priced at $216.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Wilmington in December is currently the most expensive (average of $385). 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 Chicago to Wilmington

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Wilmington. 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 September 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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