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ILG to MDW: distance & flight time
Wilmington (New Castle Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport)
652 mi
1,049 km · 566 nm
1h 53m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
652 miles nonstop takes roughly 1h 53m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ILG — New Castle Airport · Wilmington, United States
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ILG
Near MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ILG from MDW?
The flight distance from Wilmington (ILG) to Chicago (MDW) is 652 miles (1,049 km, 566 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ILG to MDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 1h 53m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Wilmington and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Wilmington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ILG to MDW?
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