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UA 271 Detroit to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA271 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on February 11th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA271's most recent flight history:

UA 271 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Feb 11 15:48 15:38
Delayed
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Feb 10 14:45 14:38
Landed
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Feb 09 14:27 14:12
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Feb 08 14:25 14:15
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Feb 07 14:11 13:57
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United Airlines UA 271 Detroit to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA271 connects Detroit, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA271 flight from Detroit to Chicago?

The average flight time from Detroit to Chicago is 48 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 473 km/h / 294 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA271 Detroit to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA271 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA271 arriving at?

Flight UA271 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA271 flight?

The latest flight took off on Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 with the flight status being En-Route on 15:38.

How else can the flight UA271 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL271, UA0271, UA 271, UAL 271.

How often is flight UA271 delayed?

On average, 10% of all UA271 flights are delayed. The average delay is 48 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA271 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA271 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our UA271 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA271 and Detroit DTW to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA271 is code-shared by 7 airlines using the flight numbers AC4910, EK6061, LH7473, LX3245, NH7717, NZ2318, OS7722

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: DL3990, DL3773, UA3701, OO3963

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA4747, AA3461, AA4203, UA4437

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Chicago ORD.

UA271 United Airlines Flight: Detroit to Chicago Route Map

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