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$183+ Cheap flights from Roanoke (ROA) to Chicago (CHI)

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ROA — CHI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Roanoke to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Roanoke to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:40 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/89:00 amORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/257:08 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:58 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:42 pmROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/305:50 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:55 pmROA - ORD
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/291:55 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:36 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/38:28 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/206:40 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:50 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:03 pmROA - MDW
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Tue 1/65:31 pmMDW - ROA
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/11$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:40 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:55 pmORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/197:36 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/55:00 amORD - ROA
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:40 amROA - ORD
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/57:10 amORD - ROA
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:03 pmROA - MDW
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Thu 1/86:45 amMDW - ROA
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/11$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amROA - MDW
2 stops12h 26mDelta
Tue 1/65:31 pmMDW - ROA
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 12/11$341

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Roanoke (ROA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349

Good round-trip deal

$373 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Roanoke to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Roanoke to Chicago that are best for you.

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Roanoke

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Depart

Return

Price

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Fri 1/30

3:39 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop2h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

9:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$209

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Fri 1/9

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

9:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$209

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Sat 5/2

5:38 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:25 am-10:31 am

Nonstop2h 06m

$209

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Thu 1/8

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

9:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$209

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Sat 1/10

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

8:52 am-2:09 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$219

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Fri 1/30

12:40 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

8:52 am-2:09 pm

1 stop4h 17m

$219

RoanokeChicago

ROA - ORD

ROAORD

Roanoke

Fri 1/30

7:59 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

5:59 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 05m

$229

RoanokeChicago

ROA - MDW

ROAMDW

Roanoke

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/18

5:38 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 26m

$229

RoanokeChicago

ROA - MDW

ROAMDW

Roanoke

Sun 3/15

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

5:38 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 26m

$249

RoanokeChicago

ROA - MDW

ROAMDW

Roanoke

Tue 3/17

11:07 am-4:53 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

5:38 pm-12:04 am

1 stop5h 26m

$249

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Roanoke to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Roanoke-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Roanoke-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Roanoke-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Roanoke-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Roanoke-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Roanoke to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Roanoke to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Roanoke to Chicago, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from Roanoke to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Roanoke to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Roanoke to Chicago in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 36% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Roanoke to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Roanoke to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

The most flights from ROA to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Roanoke to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Roanoke to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Roanoke to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Roanoke (ROA) if they book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago. On average, Roanoke has 9 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Roanoke is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Roanoke’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Roanoke to Chicago?

    For as low as $209, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from Roanoke in 2h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 530 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Roanoke to Chicago round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Roanoke to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. American Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Roanoke to Chicago?

    While some choose either Roanoke - Chicago Midway or Roanoke - Chicago Greater Rockford, Roanoke - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Roanoke to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Roanoke to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Roanoke to Chicago on time: SkyWest Airlines (84%), ANA (80%), Lufthansa (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Roanoke to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Roanoke to Chicago is $160. On average you can expect to pay $575. The most popular route, (Roanoke - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Roanoke to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Roanoke to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Roanoke to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Roanoke to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Roanoke to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Roanoke to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Roanoke to Chicago (average of $129). Flying from Roanoke to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $217). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Roanoke to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Roanoke to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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