UA 5538 Lexington to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5538 from Lexington Blue Grass Airport LEX to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on July 31st, 2025.
Check the table below for UA5538's most recent flight history:

UA 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jul 31 07:38 08:00
Landed
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Jul 30 07:14 07:19
Landed
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Jul 29 07:03 07:02
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Jul 28 07:11 07:19
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Jul 27 07:14 07:15
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United Airlines UA 5538 Lexington to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5538 connects Lexington, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Lexington Blue Grass Airport LEX and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA5538 flight from Lexington to Chicago?

The average flight time from Lexington to Chicago is 1 hour and 2 minutes. The flight distance is 521 km / 323 miles and the average flight speed is 503 km/h / 313 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5538 Lexington to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5538 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5538 arriving at?

Flight UA5538 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 2.

When was the latest UA5538 flight?

The latest flight took off on Thursday, July 31st, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 08:00.

How else can the flight UA5538 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5538, UA 5538, UAL 5538.

How often is flight UA5538 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA5538 flights are delayed. The average delay is 6 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5538 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5538 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.

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UA5538 and Lexington LEX to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5538 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers AV2317, NH7743, NZ2512

Other flights departing from Lexington LEX: AA5456, G41312, AA5392, G4979

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA3597, UA5435, UA660, OO5957

All flights connecting Lexington LEX to Chicago ORD.

UA5538 United Airlines Flight: Lexington to Chicago Route Map

UA5538 United Airlines Flight Map: Lexington to Chicago
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