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Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Roanoke (ROA): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 50% of the last 8 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 38 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 8 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 853 km, an estimated 1 hour 36 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Roanoke. Updated 21 September 2026 at 23:24 UTC.
ORD
Chicago
smooth · +8
ROA
Roanoke
tracking
853 km · ~1h 36m est.
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
50% on time
of the last 8 operated ORD → ROA flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +38 min. 0 of 8 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+38 minacross the last 8 operated legs
Flight time~1h 36mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
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How the Chicago to Roanoke route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ORD to ROA flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
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ORD to ROA questions
Is ORD–ROA running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at ORD is the weaker end, route health score 65/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–ROA?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:57 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ROA delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to ROA?
Great-circle distance is 853 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 90–103 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORD–ROA fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 28 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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