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Among airlines operating Chicago to Roanoke flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Roanoke. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Roanoke may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Roanoke (ROA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Roanoke.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $249 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $315 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Connecting flights from Chicago to Roanoke most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 50% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

On the Chicago to Roanoke route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 51%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $269 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $548: a $279 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Roanoke flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Roanoke:

• Earliest: departs at 6:25 am and lands at 8:28 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:58 am.

The flight takes about 2h 03m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 34% above the route average of $314. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Roanoke takes 2h 03m, covering 514 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $299 to $2,941. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Roanoke are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 4h 55m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Roanoke Airport (ROA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Roanoke range from $269 to $439, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Roanoke route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.