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

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AA3486
AA American
E75
5:55 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 46m
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AA4785
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
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AA3567
AA American
E70
7:27 AM
EDT
9:14 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA3399
AA American
E70
12:36 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA4171
AA American
E75
12:40 PM
EDT
2:21 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA3687
AA American
E70
3:57 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA4171
AA American
E75
8:49 AM
CDT T3
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AA3399
AA American
E70
8:50 AM
CDT T3
12:06 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA3687
AA American
E70
12:19 PM
CDT T3
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA3552
AA American
E75
7:45 PM
CDT T3
11:01 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA4685
AA American
E75
8:46 PM
CDT T3
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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Wilmington to Chicago
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 760 mi 2h 37m nonstop -1h behind 33 1-stop hubs

ILM–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 760 miles in approximately 2h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ILM–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 29 E70, E75 2h37-2h49 84% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (29 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ILM to ORD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ILM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,640
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ILM → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → ILM
31%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
31%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ILM delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Wilmington

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ILM→ORD MYR→ORD RDU→ORD
Distance from ILM 72 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 7
Weekly flights 29 29 153
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 31m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of ILM with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wilmington, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
760 mi / 1,223 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m to 2h 49m.
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.

ILM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wilmington to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance760 mi / 1,223 km
Flight time2h 37m to 2h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ILM to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Wilmington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 37m to 2h 49m. The route covers 760 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from ILM to ORD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, BNA, INT, PIT, DTW, IAD, MDT, SAV, TEB, MSP, SRQ, PWM, DEN, ELP, SJO, SXM, CAK, ATL, LGA, DFW, BDL, EWR, BWI, PVD, CLT, DCA, PHL, TPA, BOS, MIA, RSW, MCO and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ILM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MYR, RDU and CHS. 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.

Flights from ILM to ORD

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ILM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ILM to ORD ranges from 2 hours 37 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 760 miles (1,223 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Myrtle Beach (MYR), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Charleston (CHS).