Wilmington (ILM) to Chicago (ORD) flights
Envoy Air, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Wilmington International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 20 flights a week in July 2026. The 760-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 760 mi · 1,223 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 88%
Airlines flying ILM to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Envoy Air | 13 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 24,404 | 2h 30m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 6,390 | 2h 41m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 2,817 | 2h 41m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ILM to ORD flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 6:17pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4650American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 7:00am | 8:55am | 26 | 96% |
| AA 3593American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:05am | 9:45am | 4 | n/a |
| AA 4928American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:02pm | 1:41pm | 27 | 84% |
| AA 3811American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:21pm | 2:58pm | 4 | 85% |
| UA 4699United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:41pm | 5:29pm | 10 | 78% |
| UA 5768United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:44pm | 6:30pm | 21 | 50% |
| AA 3481American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:17pm | 8:07pm | 23 | 48% |
Is ILM to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 590 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 4pm the least (65%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (34%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 487 | 82% | 18 min | 1.2% |
| United Airlines | 103 | 73% | 36 min | 3.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 44 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 75 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 61 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 117 | 86% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 32 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 195 | 72% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 32 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 23 | 48% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 66 | 4,616 | |
| September 2025 | 31 | 1,941 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 1,935 | |
| November 2025 | 2 | 133 | |
| January 2026 | 3 | 100 | |
| February 2026 | 37 | 2,163 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 3,998 | |
| April 2026 | 56 | 3,533 | |
| May 2026 | 69 | 4,461 | |
| June 2026 | 84 | 5,346 | |
| July 2026 | 87 | 6,005 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.