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

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760 mi airlines 28/wk
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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
Prices
AA3399
AA American
E70
8:50 AM
CDT T3
12:06 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3687
AA American
E70
12:19 PM
CDT T3
3:15 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3552
AA American
E75
7:45 PM
CDT T3
11:01 PM
EDT
2h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4685
AA American
E75
8:46 PM
CDT T3
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3486
AA American
E75
5:55 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
CDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4785
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
CDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3567
AA American
E70
7:27 AM
EDT
9:14 AM
CDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3399
AA American
E70
12:36 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4171
AA American
E75
12:40 PM
EDT
2:21 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3687
AA American
E70
3:57 PM
EDT
5:34 PM
CDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Wilmington
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 760 mi 1h 56m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

ORD–ILM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 760 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ILM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E70, E75 1h56-2h26 35% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
E70 Embraer 170 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 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, ORD to ILM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
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
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,639
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
ORD → ILM
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
64%
Return
ILM → ORD
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → ILM delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
Distance & Flight Time
760 mi / 1,223 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 26m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ILM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Wilmington route.
Route details
Distance760 mi / 1,223 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 29 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ILM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wilmington International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 26m. The route covers 760 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ILM. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CLE, RDU, NEW, IAD, TEB, BNA, YUL, PBI, PWM, YQB, HOU, PLS, STX, SJO, PTY, DCA, FLL, MIA, RSW, EWR, DFW, MCO, PHL, CLT, ATL, LGA, CAK, BOS, TPA, BDL and PVD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Wilmington is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ILM to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to ILM

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ILM ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 760 miles (1,223 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.