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UA3561 Flight Status

Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight UA3561 operated by United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD) on Sep 21, 2026 has departed at 06:02 (Local time in Ottawa, UTC-4) and is expected to arrive at 13:00 (Local time in Chicago, UTC-5) at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Sun, Sep 20
Mon, Sep 21
Tue, Sep 22
YOW-CHI

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
Ottawa(YOW)
07:16
Scheduled: 06:00, Sep 20
Ottawa International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h
IAD
11m
IND
2h 31m
Chicago(ORD)
12:45
Scheduled: 13:00, Sep 20
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
C6
Baggage
3
YOW-CHI

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En route
Your flight has departed Ottawa and is expected to arrive in Chicago at 13:00.
Ottawa(YOW)
06:02
Scheduled: 06:00, Sep 21
Ottawa International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h
IAD
1h 9m
IND
2h 49m
Chicago(ORD)
13:00
Scheduled: 13:00, Sep 21
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
3
Arrival Gate
A25
Baggage
3
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YOW-CHI

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Ottawa(YOW)
06:00
Scheduled: 06:00, Sep 22
Ottawa International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 8h 2m
IAD
47m
IND
2h 25m
Chicago(ORD)
13:02
Scheduled: 13:02, Sep 22
O'Hare International Airport T2
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
2
Arrival Gate
B3
Baggage
3
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UA3561 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA3561 flight flying from Ottawa to Chicago on 9/21/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
93%
Punctuality (Arrival)
87%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
10y, 10m
Seats
76
Distance
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Flight History for UA3561

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA3561 flight departed on Sun, Sep 20 from YOW at approximately 07:16. This flight is expected to arrrive in ORD at 12:45.
DateAirportAircraft TypeDepartureArrivalStatus
DepartureArrival
Thu, Sep 17Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0214:25Arrived
Fri, Sep 18Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0912:32Arrived
Sat, Sep 19Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0412:38En route
Sun, Sep 20Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L07:1612:45Arrived
Mon, Sep 21Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0213:00En route
Tue, Sep 22Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0013:02Scheduled
Wed, Sep 23Ottawa (YOW)Chicago (ORD)E75L06:0013:02Scheduled

UA3561 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA3561 is 93% (Late on average 18 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 87% (Early on average 8 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93%
Late on average 18 minutes
Early
0%
On time
93%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
3%
90 mins late
3%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
87%
Early on average 8 minutes
Early
80%
On time
7%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
7%
90 mins late
7%
Cancelled
0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua3561?

    Flight ua3561 has departed (status: En route). Departure 06:02, estimated arrival 13:00 (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ua3561 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 06:02 and is estimated to arrive at 13:00.
  • Flight ua3561 is scheduled to depart at 06:00. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 06:02, and the current status is En route (updated Sep 21, 2026).
  • Flight ua3561 is scheduled to arrive at 13:00. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 13:00. Status is En route as of Sep 21, 2026.
  • After arrival, baggage for flight ua3561 is expected at carousel 3 in terminal T2. Carousel numbers are assigned close to landing and may change—follow airport signs on arrival.
  • Flight ua3561 is operated by United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Chicago (ORD). Typical flight time is about 8 hours; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ua3561 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua3561 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Sep 21, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua3561 has departed from Ottawa (YOW) at 06:02 (status: En route).

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