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UA 5981 Chicago to Madison Flight Status

United Airlines Flight UA5981 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD to Madison Dane County Regional Airport MSN is not scheduled for today June 4th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on June 24th, 2025.
Check the table below for UA5981's most recent flight history:

UA 5981 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Jun 24 13:00 13:28
Landed
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Jun 23 13:01 13:31
Landed
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Jun 20 12:58 13:27
Landed
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Jun 19 12:59 13:28
Landed
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Jun 18 13:53 14:26
Landed Late
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United Airlines UA 5981 Chicago to Madison Flight Information

United Airlines Flight UA5981 connects Chicago, United States to Madison, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Madison Dane County Regional Airport MSN.

How long is the UA5981 flight from Chicago to Madison?

The average flight time from Chicago to Madison is 28 minutes. The flight distance is 174 km / 108 miles and the average flight speed is 366 km/h / 227 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of United Airlines Flight UA5981 Chicago to Madison?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for United Airlines Flight UA5981 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest UA5981 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 13:28.

How else can the flight UA5981 be referenced as?

This United Airlines flight can also be referenced as UAL5981, UA 5981, UAL 5981.

How often is flight UA5981 delayed?

On average, 20% of all UA5981 flights are delayed. The average delay is 24 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled UA5981 flight or baggage issues?

If your UA5981 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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UA5981 and Chicago ORD to Madison MSN Flights

Flight UA5981 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number NZ2657

Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1935, UA1484, UA5732, UA3701

Other flights arriving at Madison MSN: AA4478, UA4429, UA4448, DL3645

All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Madison MSN.

UA5981 United Airlines Flight: Chicago to Madison Route Map

UA5981 United Airlines Flight Map: Chicago to Madison
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