Chicago to Roanoke (ORD–ROA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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530 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 1h ago
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UA4504
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 54m
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UA5665
UA United
CR5
7:10 AM
CDT T2
10:08 AM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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UA4457
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA4593
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA4533
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:29 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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UA4619
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:55 PM
EDT
2h
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UA5557
UA United
CRJ
2:00 PM
CDT T2
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5264
UA United
CRJ
2:00 PM
CDT T2
5:05 PM
EDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4171
UA United
CR5
5:45 PM
CDT T2
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA4673
AA American
E75
9:05 PM
CDT T3
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA4609
UA United
CR5
9:20 PM
CDT T2
12:22 AM+1
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4539
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
CDT
2h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AA4723
AA American
E75L
7:33 AM
EDT
8:51 AM
CDT
2h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA4562
UA United
CR5
8:37 AM
EDT
9:46 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4514
UA United
CR5
10:48 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5530
UA United
CR5
10:48 AM
EDT
11:57 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4518
UA United
CR5
2:04 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4617
UA United
CR5
2:04 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4532
UA United
CR5
2:04 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5494
UA United
CRJ
5:40 PM
EDT
6:53 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA5457
UA United
CRJ
5:45 PM
EDT
6:58 PM
CDT
2h 13m
M T W T F S S
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UA4425
UA United
CR5
7:36 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to Roanoke
3 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 530 mi 1h 54m nonstop +1h ahead 16 1-stop hubs

ORD–ROA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express lead the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 1h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–ROA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 47 CR5, CRJ 1h54-2h05 49% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 E75 1h54 49% Oneworld
G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express 1 49%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (47 flights/wk, 85%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 13%)
Unaffiliated: G7 (1 flights/wk, 2%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to ROA direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
54
Outbound / wk
54
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to ROA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
766
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → ROA
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Return
ROA → ORD
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
77%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · ROA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Roanoke.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 54m to 2h 5m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–ROA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Roanoke route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time1h 54m to 2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights54 out / 54 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: ROA
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to ROA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport take approximately 1h 54m to 2h 5m. The route covers 530 miles.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from ORD to ROA. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, LEX, ORF, SDF, CHS, MYR, BOS, FLL, MIA, PHX, LGA, CLT, ATL, PHL, IAD and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from ROA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to ROA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express and United Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to ROA ranges from 1 hours 54 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (853 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 54 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.