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

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745 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 57m WN → AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Wilmington flights
DCA Washington 4h 6m WN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Wilmington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 12m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Wilmington flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 34m EJAWN → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Wilmington flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 54m UAWN → XP Baltimore (BWI) to Wilmington flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 14m DLKEVS → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Wilmington flights
LGA New York 5h 22m WN → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Wilmington flights
TPA Tampa 5h 30m WN → MXXP Tampa (TPA) to Wilmington flights
MCO Orlando 5h 35m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to Wilmington flights
BOS Boston 5h 40m WN → AAB6BA Boston (BOS) to Wilmington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Wilmington
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
745 mi 1h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–ILM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
CLT ~3h 57m DCA ~4h 6m RDU ~4h 7m ATL ~4h 12m PHL ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,305
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
MDW → ILM
57%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
57%
Arriving
100%
Return
ILM → MDW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → ILM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wilmington from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric MDW→ILM ORD→ILM MKE→ILM
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 27 1
Flight time 1h 43m 2h 21m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 57% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Wilmington flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Wilmington flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
745 mi / 1,199 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance745 mi / 1,199 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: ILM
Full nameWilmington International Airport
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 745 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ILM to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. 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 MDW to ILM

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

MDW to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to ILM is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 745 miles (1,199 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).