UA487 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Boston (UAL487)
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UA 487 Chicago to Boston Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 9th, 2026). Latest flight: October 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
UA 487 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Chicago to Boston
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | ORD | BOS | 16:47 | 19:44 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 23 | ORD | BOS | 15:54 | 19:05 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 22 | ORD | BOS | 15:55 | 19:02 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | ORD | BOS | 18:02 | 20:54 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 20 | ORD | BOS | 15:50 | 18:59 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 19 | ORD | BOS | 16:11 | 19:13 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 18 | ORD | BOS | 16:02 | 19:09 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 17 | ORD | BOS | 15:56 | 19:00 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 16 | ORD | BOS | 18:11 | 20:56 | Delayed | Track > |
| Oct 15 | ORD | BOS | 16:06 | 18:49 | Landed | Track > |
United Airlines flight UA 487 links Chicago and Boston, 1,391 km (864 mi) apart. The timetable allows 2 h 47 min, but the flight usually takes about 2 h 5 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 October 2026, landed 22 minutes late.
About UA 487
- Distance
- 1,391 km (864 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 2 h 5 min
- On time
- 7 of the last 8
- Average delay when late
- 22 min
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 1
UA 487 FAQ
- How long is the UA487 flight?
- The timetable allows 2 h 47 min. Chicago to Boston is 1,391 km (864 mi).
- How often is UA487 late?
- 1 of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 22 minutes on average.
- Which terminal does UA487 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrives at Terminal B at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA487 have?
- Also listed as UAL487 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 487.
UA487 and Chicago ORD to Boston BOS Flights
Flight UA487 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number NZ2097
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: LH437, UA1334, OO5852, YX3631
Other flights arriving at Boston BOS: B61844, DL1661, YX5682
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Boston BOS.