Roanoke to Chicago (ROA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ROA–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GXA lead the route. The flight covers 530 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 28 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NH, NZ | 70 | CR5, CR7 | 2h04-2h11 | – | Star Alliance | NH, NZ |
| AA American Airlines Also: QR | 7 | E75S | 2h30 | – | Oneworld | QR |
| GXA GXA | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from Roanoke
| Metric | ROA→ORD | LYH→ORD | LWB→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ROA | – | 43 mi | 44 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 8 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 45m | 2h 13m |
Travel Essentials
ROA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
ROA–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ROA to ORD
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, GXA and United Airlines. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ROA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ROA to ORD ranges from 2 hours 4 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (853 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 119 return, totaling 225 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lynchburg (LYH), Lewisburg (LWB) and Greensboro (GSO).