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$154+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington (ILM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — ILM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Wilmington New Hanover County are usually found in August or April, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Wilmington (ILM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$313

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Wilmington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/214:45 pmORD - ILM
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/2512:50 pmILM - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:45 amORD - ILM
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:45 amILM - ORD
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:52 amMDW - ILM
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Tue 4/296:50 pmILM - MDW
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/20$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:20 pmORD - ILM
1 stop13h 23mDelta
Wed 5/215:40 pmILM - ORD
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/308:10 pmORD - ILM
1 stop14h 14mSun Country Air
Sun 8/312:20 pmILM - ORD
1 stop7h 51mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/20$285
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2511:00 amORD - ILM
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/282:37 pmILM - ORD
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$290

Find flights from Chicago to Wilmington within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Wilmington that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Chicago

Fly to

Wilmington

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

3:01 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 5/24

8:08 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 04m

$229

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

8:45 am-5:32 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Mon 5/5

9:45 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$233

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

8:50 am-3:31 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Sat 3/8

4:15 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$249

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/22

9:52 am-3:15 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 4/29

6:50 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$269

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

8:20 pm-10:43 am

1 stop13h 23m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Tue 5/20

5:40 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$277

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/28

7:00 am-8:29 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$154

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

1:28 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$214

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

10:55 am-11:51 pm

2 stops11h 56m

$215

ChicagoWilmington

ORD - ILM

ORDILM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/17

7:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$234

ChicagoWilmington

MDW - ILM

MDWILM

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/31

10:10 am-3:34 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$375

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Wilmington flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Wilmington flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Wilmington flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Wilmington flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Wilmington flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Wilmington

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Wilmington including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Wilmington. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Wilmington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to ILM?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Wilmington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Wilmington is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

Rainfall in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Wilmington ranges from 2.8 - 7.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.8 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Wilmington when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Wilmington by month

Plan your trip to Wilmington by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Wilmington, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Wilmington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wilmington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wilmington. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Wilmington, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Wilmington. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Wilmington from Chicago?

    Located just 4.3 mi from the city center, Wilmington New Hanover County is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Wilmington from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to New Hanover County (ILM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 3 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Wilmington round-trip?

    Currently priced at $219, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Wilmington and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $249 and $290, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Wilmington one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $214 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $215 and Delta from $234 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

    On average you can expect to pay $279 for a flight from Chicago to Wilmington. The cheapest flight overall is $238 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Wilmington New Hanover County) is currently priced at $229.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Wilmington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Wilmington flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Wilmington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Wilmington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Wilmington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Wilmington (average of $296). Flying from Chicago to Wilmington in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Wilmington

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Wilmington. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$197Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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