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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA6423
AA American
CR7
8:25 AM
CDT T3
11:49 AM
EDT
2h 24m
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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AA4009
AA American
E75
11:45 AM
CDT T3
3:07 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5932
UA United
E7W
11:58 AM
CDT T2
3:24 PM
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2520
QR Qatar
E75
8:46 PM
CDT T3
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4685
AA American
E75L
8:46 PM
CDT T3
12:12 AM+1
EDT
2h 26m
M T W T F S S
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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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AA4490
AA American
E75
6:27 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
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AA3811
AA American
E70
7:00 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6423
AA American
CR7
12:19 PM
EDT
1:58 PM
CDT
2h 39m
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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QR7692
QR Qatar
E75
3:37 PM
EDT
5:18 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AA4009
AA American
E75
3:37 PM
EDT
5:18 PM
CDT
2h 41m
M T W T F S S
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UA4691
UA United
E7W
3:41 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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UA5416
UA United
E7W
4:20 PM
EDT
6:02 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Wilmington
2 carriers, 40 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 40 Flights/wk 760 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

ORD–ILM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 760 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 54 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 Also: QR 26 CR7, E75, E75L 2h21-2h26 80% Oneworld QR
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 2h26 80% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA, QR
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (26 flights/wk, 79%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 21%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
40
Outbound / wk
55
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ILM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,781
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 Wilmington from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Wilmington International Airport.
Metric ORD→ILM MDW→ILM
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 40
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 50m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Wilmington International Airport.

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 2h 21m 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 time2h 21m to 2h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights40 out / 55 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ILM
IATA / ICAOILM / KILM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 2h 21m to 2h 26m. The route covers 760 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 40 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ILM. The return direction has about 55 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ESN, GSO, MDW, RDU, IAD, CLE, BNA, NEW, CHS, TEB, ACY, DAL, ORL, STL, YUL, SRQ, MEM, PBI, PWM, MHH, MSY, HOU, NAS, BGR, PLS, YQB, STX, LAS, SXM, PTY, SJO, SJC, HVN, FLL, RSW, SNN, MIA, EWR, EDI, DCA, CLT, MSP, LGA, ATL, PHL, CAK, BWI, DFW, TPA, BDL, MCO, BOS, PVD and DEN. 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.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to ILM

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ILM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ILM ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 760 miles (1,223 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 55 return, totaling 95 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ESN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).