ILM (Wilmington) to ORD (Chicago) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is null at 79%. The average delay is 82 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.ILM → ORD
ILM (Wilmington) to ORD (Chicago)
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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.
Delays on this route are most often caused by the incoming plane arriving late.
Accurate?
null edges out American Airlines on this route — 79% vs 67% on time.
Airline Comparison
leads at 79% on time; American Airlines trails at 67%.
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Good to know
Departing from ILM
81% on timeExpect ~19 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. ILM has long runway queues.
TSA is currently ~30 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).
ILM cancels 2.6% of flights — higher than average. Have a backup plan.
Arriving at ORD
77% on timeWhen flights into ORD are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.
If connecting at ORD: TSA is ~18 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.