There are 5 ways to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Wilmington International Airport
best- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane ILM - CLT
1h 52m$60–403Drive 201 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlottecar 201 mi
3h 48m$37–53Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Wilmington-Airport-ILM to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi
- Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane OAJ - CLT
3h 13m$184–572Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0660s
6h 24m$50–92Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Charlotte201 mi
3h 48m
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $55 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) and Charlotte is 193 miles. The road distance is 202.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte, including transfers.
Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit station.
The best way to get from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte is to fly which takes 1h 52m and costs $55 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 6h 24m.
Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Wilmington Airport (ILM) to Charlotte.
What companies run services between Wilmington Airport (ILM), USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines flies from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 6h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Albert J. Ellis Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wilmington-ILM to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Wilmington Black Car
- Phone
- +1-910-782-2222
- Website
- wilmingtonblackcar.com
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