UA5251 Flight Status United Airlines: Washington to Chicago (UAL5251)

United Airlines UA 5251

Scheduled

DCA Washington

Scheduled
20:10
Estimated
20:10

Terminal: 2 | Gate: B12

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time EST

Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

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ORD Chicago

Scheduled
21:44

Terminal: 1 | Gate: C6

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

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Departure was due 10h 37m ago · awaiting update 0%

DCA 20:10 ORD 21:44

983 km (611 mi) to fly

Route map DCA to ORD Map of the great-circle route from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, United States, 983 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. DCA ORD Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 983 km / 611 miles · Scheduled Duration: 02:34

UA 5251 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Washington to Chicago

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 DCA ORD 20:10 21:44 Scheduled Track >
Nov 06 DCA ORD 20:12 21:44 En-Route Track >
Oct 30 DCA ORD 20:17 21:44 En-Route Track >

United Airlines operates UA 5251 from Washington to Chicago, a 983 km (611 mi) trip, twice a week (Friday and Sunday). The timetable allows 2 h 34 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. Yesterday's flight was scheduled to leave at 20:10; there is no departure update yet.

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About UA 5251

Route
Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD
Distance
983 km (611 mi)
Scheduled flight time
2 h 34 min
Flies
Fri, Sun
Usually departs from
Terminal 2

UA 5251 FAQ

How long is the UA5251 flight?
The timetable allows 2 h 34 min. Washington to Chicago is 983 km (611 mi).
Which days does UA5251 fly?
Twice a week: Friday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does UA5251 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does UA5251 have?
Also listed as UAL5251 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 5251.

UA5251 and Washington DCA to Chicago ORD Flights

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA4664, AA5384, OO5251

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA2212, OO5251, YX5591

All flights connecting Washington DCA to Chicago ORD.