UA1209 Flight Status United Airlines: Houston to Chicago (UAL1209)

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UA 1209 Houston to Chicago Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: May 20th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

UA 1209 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Houston to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
May 20 IAH ORD 17:32 19:29 Landed Track >
May 19 IAH ORD 17:53 20:28 Landed Late Track >
May 18 IAH ORD 19:04 21:06 Delayed Track >
May 17 IAH ORD 17:39 19:40 Landed Track >
May 16 IAH ORD 17:28 19:36 Landed Track >
May 15 IAH ORD 18:41 20:43 Landed Late Track >
May 14 IAH ORD 17:43 19:47 Landed Track >
May 13 IAH ORD 17:38 19:45 Landed Track >
May 12 IAH ORD 17:41 19:55 Landed Track >
May 11 IAH ORD 17:36 19:41 Landed Track >

United Airlines' Houston–Chicago flight covers 1,490 km (926 mi). With 2 h 47 min in the timetable and a usual flight time of about 2 h 5 min, it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 20 May 2026, landed on time.

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About UA 1209

United Airlines Flight UA1209 connects Houston, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

Route
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD
Distance
1,490 km (926 mi)
Typical flight time
2 h 5 min
On time
7 of the last 9
Average delay when late
29 min
Usually departs from
Terminal C

UA 1209 FAQ

How long is the UA1209 flight from Houston to Chicago?
The timetable allows 2 h 47 min. Houston to Chicago is 1,490 km (926 mi).
How often is UA1209 from Houston to Chicago late?
2 of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 29 minutes on average.
When was the latest UA1209 flight from Houston to Chicago?
The latest UA1209 was the 17:20 (local time) departure from Houston on 20 May 2026; it landed 38 minutes early.
Which terminal does UA1209 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal C at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and arrives at Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA1209 have?
Also listed as UAL1209 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 1209.

UA1209 and Houston IAH to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA1209 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers EK6078, LH7495, NZ6842

Other flights departing from Houston IAH: AA5073, UA1993, AA3814, F94855

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA4190, UA1998

All flights connecting Houston IAH to Chicago ORD.