Are you looking for the June 4th, 2026 UA 5550 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo flight? Click here to go to our UA5550 Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo Flight Status page >

UA 5550 Detroit to Chicago Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5550 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW to Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on May 30th, 2026.
Check the table below for UA5550's most recent flight history:

UA 5550 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
May 30 11:08 10:57
Landed
Track >
May 23 11:15 11:05
Landed
Track >

United Airlines UA 5550 Detroit to Chicago Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5550 connects Detroit, United States to Chicago, United States, taking off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW and landing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD.

How long is the UA5550 flight from Detroit to Chicago?

The average flight time from Detroit to Chicago is 49 minutes. The flight distance is 376 km / 234 miles and the average flight speed is 456 km/h / 284 mph.

How many UA5550 flights are operated per week?

1 flight per week. The flight UA5550 is operated on Saturday.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5550 Detroit to Chicago?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5550 is 5/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight UA5550 arriving at?

Flight UA5550 arrives at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Terminal 1.

When was the latest UA5550 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 10:57.

How else can the flight UA5550 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5550, UA 5550, UAL 5550.

How often is flight UA5550 delayed?

On average, 0% of all UA5550 flights are delayed. The average delay is 0 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5550 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5550 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.

See our UA5550 Flight Tracker above for more details.

UA5550 and Detroit DTW to Chicago ORD Flights

Flight UA5550 is code-shared by 4 airlines using the flight numbers AC4042, CM1129, NH7719, NZ2324

Other flights departing from Detroit DTW: UA6251, DL3533, AA1792, AA4415

Other flights arriving at Chicago ORD: UA1845, UA1577, UA5595, AA523

All flights connecting Detroit DTW to Chicago ORD.

UA5550 United Airlines Flight: Detroit to Chicago Route Map

Flight Delay Compensation up to 600€/$: Claim for delay, cancellation, or baggage issues >
Flight-schedule data supplied by Aviation Edge Real-time Flight Schedules API.