Wilmington to Chicago (ILM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Wilmington to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 745 mi 2h 1m nonstop -1h behind 55 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ILM and MDW, connecting options are available through 55 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
55
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,161
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.

Other ways to reach Chicago from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ILM→MDW MYR→MDW FAY→MDW
Distance from ILM 72 mi 74 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 2h 1m 2h 15m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
745 mi / 1,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m.

ILM–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance745 mi / 1,199 km
Flight time2h 1m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections55 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 2h 1m. The route covers 745 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ILM to MDW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BNA, STL, PTK, RDU, FAY, IAD, PIT, AGC, CAK, ESN, CLE, DTW, TYS, CMH, SAV, JAX, YYZ, TEB, ISP, HVN, ORL, PBI, MSY, SRQ, BCT, NAS, HOU, YUL, GGT, DAL, YHU, PLS, SLC, TPA, ORD, TUS, LAS, SXM, ATL, EWR, MIA, DFW, DCA, CLT, RSW, BWI, PVD, LGA, PHL, MSP, BOS, MCO, BDL, FLL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, FAY and RDU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from ILM to MDW

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ILM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to MDW ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 745 miles (1,199 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Fayetteville (FAY) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU).