# Distance from Wilmington (ILN) to Chicago (ORD)

> 448 km · estimated flight time 2h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 448 km / 279 mi / 242 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 128° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 01:15 in Wilmington, it's 00:15 in Chicago)
- **Elevation difference**: 397 ft (ORD is lower than ILN)

## Airports

### [Wilmington Air Park (ILN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iln-wilmington-wilmington-air-park/1ef266df-2345-6950-ad6f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Wilmington, United States
- ICAO: KILN
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 39.430000, -83.790000
- Elevation: 1,077 ft

### [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Chicago, United States
- ICAO: KORD
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.980000, -87.910000
- Elevation: 680 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:15 in Wilmington, it's 00:15 in Chicago.

## Related

- [Wilmington Air Park (ILN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/iln-wilmington-wilmington-air-park/1ef266df-2345-6950-ad6f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ord-chicago-chicago-ohare-international-airport/1ef266df-3115-6742-b012-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)