Chicago to Wilmington (ORD–ILM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 26 | CR7, E75, E75L | 2h21-2h26 | Oneworld | QR | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | E7W | 2h26 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wilmington from Chicago
| 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% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · ILM: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Wilmington.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).