BA1542 Flight Status British Airways: London to Chicago (BAW1542)
LHR London
- Scheduled
- 12:35
- Actual
- 13:00
Terminal: 3 | Gate: 35
Departure: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time GMT
ORD Chicago
- Scheduled
- 15:30
- Actual
- 14:33
- Delay
Terminal: 5 | Gate: IAB
Arrival: Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · local time CST
Landed 13h 33m ago 100%
LHR 13:00 ORD 14:33
6,343 km (3,941 mi) flown
Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.
Distance: 6343 km / 3941 miles · Scheduled Duration: 08:55 · Actual Duration: 07:33 · Aircraft:
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BA 1542 Flight Status & Schedule British Airways London to Chicago
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13 | LHR | ORD | 13:00 | 14:33 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 12 | LHR | ORD | 12:51 | 14:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 11 | LHR | ORD | 12:50 | 14:42 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 10 | LHR | ORD | 13:06 | 14:36 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 09 | LHR | ORD | 13:10 | 14:46 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 08 | LHR | ORD | 12:57 | 14:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 07 | LHR | ORD | 13:02 | 14:44 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 06 | LHR | ORD | 13:07 | 14:48 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 05 | LHR | ORD | 13:23 | 15:04 | Landed | Track > |
| Nov 04 | LHR | ORD | 13:20 | 15:05 | Landed | Track > |
British Airways' London–Chicago flight covers 6,343 km (3,941 mi) and runs six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Its timetable allows 8 h 55 min; in practice it usually takes about 7 h 40 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 25 minutes late and still landed at 14:33, 57 minutes early.
About BA 1542
British Airways Flight BA1542 connects London, United Kingdom to Chicago, United States, taking off from London Heathrow Airport LHR and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.
- Distance
- 6,343 km (3,941 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 7 h 40 min
- Flies
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 3
Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261. Yesterday's flight landed 57 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.
BA 1542 FAQ
- How long is the BA1542 flight from London to Chicago?
- The timetable allows 8 h 55 min. London to Chicago is 6,343 km (3,941 mi).
- How often is BA1542 from London to Chicago late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- When was the latest BA1542 flight from London to Chicago?
- The latest BA1542 was the 12:35 (local time) departure from London on 13 November 2026; it landed 57 minutes early.
- Which days does BA1542 fly from London to Chicago?
- Six times a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
- Which terminal does BA1542 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 3 at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives at Terminal 5 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does BA1542 have?
- Also listed as BAW1542 (British Airways' ICAO code) and BA 1542.
- Can I get compensation if BA1542 is delayed or cancelled?
- Up to £520 per passenger may be due under UK261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the UK, this flight is covered by UK261.
BA1542 and London LHR to Chicago ORD Flights
Flight BA1542 is a code-share British Airways flight of the American Airlines operated AA87.
Other flights departing from London LHR: VS302, AA87, BA492
Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: TP243, AA87, OO5002, MQ3575
All flights connecting London LHR to Chicago ORD.