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

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530 mi airlines 54/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 47m ago
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UA4539
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:31 AM
CDT
2h 1m
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AA4723
AA American
E75L
7:33 AM
EDT
8:51 AM
CDT
2h 18m
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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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UA4504
UA United
CR5
6:50 AM
CDT T2
9:44 AM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Roanoke to Chicago
3 carriers, 54 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 54 Flights/wk 530 mi 2h 1m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

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 1m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 47 CR5, CRJ 2h01-2h13 Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 E75L 2h18 Oneworld
GXA GXA 0
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (47 flights/wk, 87%)
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 13%)
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ROA to ORD 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 ROA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
762
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
ROA → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → ROA
20%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
20%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Roanoke

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric ROA→ORD LWB→ORD GSO→ORD
Distance from ROA 44 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 5
Weekly flights 54 8 77
Flight time 2h 1m 1h 36m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ROA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 853 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 1m to 2h 18m.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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

Key statistics for the Roanoke to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 853 km
Flight time2h 1m to 2h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights54 out / 54 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: ROA
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ROA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 2h 1m to 2h 18m. The route covers 530 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, GXA and United Airlines.
There are approximately 54 nonstop flights per week from ROA to ORD. The return direction has about 54 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, SDF, CLE, LEX, CHO, CRW, MSP, MCO, PBI, PHX, CLT, FWA, IAD, LGA, IND, ATL, PHL and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind Roanoke.
Yes, return flights from ORD to ROA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LWB, GSO and SHD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 54 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 1 minutes to 2 hours 18 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

18 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 Lewisburg (LWB), Greensboro (GSO) and Weyers Cave (SHD).