Wilmington to Chicago (ILG–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 4h 13m AA → AAACAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights
RSW Fort Myers 7h 11m XP → AAACAS Fort Myers (RSW) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 18m XP → AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 33m XP → AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
SJU San Juan 10h 2m XP → AAASF9 San Juan (SJU) to Chicago flights
TPA Tampa 13h 59m XP → AAACAS Tampa (TPA) to Chicago flights
MYR Myrtle Beach 24h 40m XP → AANZUA Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Chicago flights
PBI West Palm Beach ~7h 12m → AAASNZ West Palm Beach (PBI) to Chicago flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton ~7h 29m → AAACEK Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Chicago flights
MIA Miami ~8h 13m → 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Wilmington to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ILG and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ILG Routes ORD Routes ILG Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Wilmington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ILG to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
PHL ~4h 13m RSW ~7h 11m PBI ~7h 12m MCO ~7h 18m SRQ ~7h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
533
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ILG → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → ILG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ILG→ORD PHL→ORD LNS→ORD
Distance from ILG – 24 mi 48 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 2
Weekly flights – 375 37
Philadelphia (PHL) to Chicago flights · Lancaster (LNS) to Chicago flights · Ewing Township (TTN) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of ILG with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
ILG: EDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

ILG–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ILG
Full nameWilmington Airport
IATA / ICAOILG / KILG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation80 ft / 24 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILG to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Southwest Florida and Orlando.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ILG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, LNS and TTN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Southwest Florida and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL), Lancaster (LNS) and Ewing Township (TTN).