UA642 Flight Status United Airlines: Chicago to Detroit (UAL642)
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UA 642 Chicago to Detroit Flight Status
Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 23rd, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.
- This flight started in Boise (BOI): UA642 Boise to Chicago departs at 12:26 local time on Oct 23.
UA 642 Flight Status & Schedule United Airlines Chicago to Detroit
| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 | ORD | DTW | 18:24 | 20:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 22 | ORD | DTW | 18:58 | 20:47 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 21 | ORD | DTW | 18:54 | 20:41 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 20 | ORD | DTW | 18:33 | 20:23 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 19 | ORD | DTW | 19:10 | 20:40 | Unknown | Track > |
| Oct 18 | ORD | DTW | 18:51 | 20:38 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 17 | ORD | DTW | 22:12 | 20:40 | Unknown | Track > |
| Oct 16 | ORD | DTW | 18:23 | 20:15 | Landed | Track > |
| Oct 15 | ORD | DTW | 19:28 | 21:16 | Landed Late | Track > |
| Oct 14 | ORD | DTW | 18:23 | 20:40 | Unknown | Track > |
United Airlines' Chicago–Detroit flight covers 376 km (234 mi). Its timetable allows 1 h 30 min; in practice it usually takes about 50 min, so it often makes up time. It is not flying today; the last flight, on 23 October 2026, landed on time.
About UA 642
United Airlines Flight UA642 connects Chicago, United States to Detroit, United States, taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport ORD and landing at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW.
- Distance
- 376 km (234 mi)
- Typical flight time
- 50 min
- On time
- 6 of the last 7
- Average delay when late
- 36 min
UA 642 FAQ
- How long is the UA642 flight from Chicago to Detroit?
- The timetable allows 1 h 30 min. Chicago to Detroit is 376 km (234 mi).
- How often is UA642 from Chicago to Detroit late?
- 1 of the last 7 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late; when late, by 36 minutes on average.
- When was the latest UA642 flight from Chicago to Detroit?
- The latest UA642 was the 18:10 (local time) departure from Chicago on 23 October 2026; it landed 25 minutes early.
- Which terminal does UA642 use?
- It usually arrives at Terminal E at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
- What other flight numbers does UA642 have?
- Also listed as UAL642 (United Airlines' ICAO code) and UA 642.
UA642 and Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW Flights
Flight UA642 is code-shared by 5 airlines using the flight numbers AC4199, AZ4489, CM1805, NH7718, NZ2325
Other flights departing from Chicago ORD: UA1382, UA1401, OO5691, KD211
Other flights arriving at Detroit DTW: 9E5090, DL2822, OO3934, YX5852
All flights connecting Chicago ORD to Detroit DTW.