UA 5538 Milwaukee to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5538 from Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport MKE to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today July 18th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 20th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA5538's most recent flight history:

UA 5538 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 20 15:36 16:06
Landed
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May 19 16:27 16:55
Landed Late
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May 18 16:42 16:34
En-Route
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May 17 15:34 16:02
Landed
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May 16 15:41 16:07
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United Airlines UA 5538 Milwaukee to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5538 connects Milwaukee, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Milwaukee General Mitchell International Airport MKE and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA5538 flight from Milwaukee to Chicago?

The average flight time from Milwaukee to Chicago is 27 minutes. The flight distance is 108 km / 67 miles and the average flight speed is 212 km/h / 132 mph.

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

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5538 is 4.9/5 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 Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:06.

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 33 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 Milwaukee MKE to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5538 is code-shared by 3 airlines using the flight numbers EK6200, NH7125, NZ2620

Other flights departing from Milwaukee MKE: AA4936, AA5604, UA5485, WN1988

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: AA1263, AA3514, UA4384, AA3941

All flights connecting Milwaukee MKE to Chicago ORD.

UA5538 United Airlines Flight: Milwaukee to Chicago Route Map

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