UA542 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Los Angeles (UAL542)
UA 542 Chicago to Los Angeles Flight Status
Not scheduled today. Latest flight: October 24th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
UA 542 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Chicago to Los Angeles
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24 | ORD | LAX | 15:26 | 17:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 23 | ORD | LAX | 15:19 | 17:11 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 22 | ORD | LAX | 15:31 | 17:28 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | ORD | LAX | 15:12 | 17:06 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 20 | ORD | LAX | 15:25 | 17:16 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 19 | ORD | LAX | 15:23 | 17:09 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 18 | ORD | LAX | 15:25 | 17:10 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 17 | ORD | LAX | 15:26 | 16:55 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 16 | ORD | LAX | 15:37 | 17:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 15 | ORD | LAX | 15:46 | 17:33 | Landed | Track > |
United Airlines' Chicago–Los Angeles flight covers 2,802 km (1,741 mi). The timetable allows 4 h 37 min, but the flight usually takes about 3 h 50 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 24 October 2026, landed on time.
About UA 542
- Distance
- 2,802 km (1,741 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 3 h 50 min
- On time
- 10 of the last 10
- Usually departs from
- Terminal 1
UA 542 FAQ
- How long is the UA542 flight?
- The timetable allows 4 h 37 min. Chicago to Los Angeles is 2,802 km (1,741 mi).
- How often is UA542 late?
- None of the last 10 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
- Which terminal does UA542 use?
- It usually leaves from Terminal 1 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrives at Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA542 have?
- Also listed as UAL542 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 542.
UA542 and Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX Flights
Flight UA542 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AC3787, LH7541, NZ9681, OS7705, SN8815
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA2133, MQ3362, YX3662, CT6622
Other flights arriving at Los Angeles LAX: OO6286, OO3123, OO5968, 5Y9888
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Los Angeles LAX.