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Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Gains And Losses Recognized In Consolidated Statement Of Operations On Qualifying and Non-Qualifying Financial Instruments Other) (Details) (Restructuring And Other Charges [Member], Interest Rate Swap [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring And Other Charges [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
 
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]  
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net $ 7us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsGainLossNet
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_InterestRateSwapMember
/ us-gaap_IncomeStatementLocationAxis
= ip_RestructuringAndOtherChargesMember