Roanoke (ROA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines, GoJet Airlines, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 530-mile flight takes about 2h 8m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 530 mi · 853 km
- Flight time
- 2h 8m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ROA to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550, Bombardier CRJ200 | 28,450 | 2h 8m |
| GoJet Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 22,532 | 2h 7m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 17,683 | 2h 10m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ROA to ORD flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 5:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4723American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 7:14am | 4 | 83% |
| UA 5500United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:40am | 7:51am | 31 | 88% |
| UA 4465United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:38am | 11:49am | 4 | n/a |
| UA 5419United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 10:44am | 11:55am | 17 | 82% |
| UA 4572United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 10:47am | 11:57am | 10 | 79% |
| AA 4053American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 5:35pm | 6:58pm | 27 | 48% |
| UA 5350United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:50pm | 6:58pm | 31 | 62% |
Is ROA to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 1,492 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (84%), those around 5pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (36%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,164 | 74% | 31 min | 3.4% |
| American Airlines | 328 | 77% | 21 min | 2.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 446 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 219 | 78% | |
| 10am to 11am | 286 | 76% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 37 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 34 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 66 | 69% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 32 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 353 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 101 | 6,173 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 6,699 | |
| October 2025 | 125 | 6,792 | |
| November 2025 | 114 | 5,373 | |
| December 2025 | 118 | 5,703 | |
| January 2026 | 92 | 3,281 | |
| February 2026 | 98 | 4,203 | |
| March 2026 | 114 | 5,310 | |
| April 2026 | 158 | 6,451 | |
| May 2026 | 151 | 6,581 | |
| June 2026 | 118 | 5,673 | |
| July 2026 | 118 | 6,426 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.