United Airlines ORD SBN UA5505
United Airlines · Live forecast
ORD → SBN
UA5505 · Mar 16, 2026 · 17:40 CD
38
Calm Score
"A bumpy ride ahead — stay buckled and breathe."
1h 58m
Duration
73 nm
Distance
25,000 ft
Cruise Altitude
HIGH
Confidence
Turbulence comfort along route
Comfort score combines turbulence probability with intensity — higher means rougher
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Right now on your route
Live pilot reports from aircraft flying ORD → SBN
9 pilot reports along this route
3 / 9
Reporting smooth
4 / 9
Light turbulence
2
Moderate or worse
Latest pilot reports
Smooth
JXN UA /OV JXN270025/TM 1112/FL170/TP C56X/TB NEG/RM ZOB
5m ago
Light
LAN UA /OV LAN/TM 1112/FLDURC/TP B350/TB LGT
5m ago
Light
ASW UA /OV OLK/TM 1057/FL380/TP B737/TB CONS LGT CHOP
20m ago
Moderate
OXI UA /OV OXI/TM 1055/FL160/TP CRJ2/TB MOD CHOP
22m ago
Smooth
ORD UA /OV ORD090003/TM 1054/FL020/TP E75S/RM RWY IN SIGHT 020
23m ago
AI-powered flight briefing
300 data points analyzed · HIGH confidence
Your Flight

We analysed more than 300 data points along your route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago to South Bend Regional Airport, South Bend.

Your Journey Beta

Some bumpy patches are scattered throughout the flight. Keep your seatbelt fastened when seated.

Your route takes you directly to your destination.

Buckle Up

We're expecting some turbulence during this flight. Please keep your seatbelt fastened. Remember: turbulence is uncomfortable but aircraft handle it safely. Pilots often adjust altitude or route to find smoother air.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel a bit bumpy initially, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 68 knots.

Landing

Landing should feel expect some bumps on approach with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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ZeroTurb Index (ZTI): Powered by our turbulence prediction algorithm combining atmospheric Richardson Number, wind shear analysis, temperature gradients, and geomagnetic activity. Learn more
Live data from ECMWF global forecast models · 12 atmospheric pressure levels · Updated every 6 hours
Flight Timeline 1h 58min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Moderate
0:20-0:46
Severe
0:46-1:12
Smooth
1:12-1:38
Moderate
Landing
Smooth
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Airport conditions
Live weather at departure and arrival
ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport — Departure
Visibility
2 mi
Wind
18 kt G28 (300°)
Sky
Broken
Temperature
-3°C
Conditions
IFR — Low visibility, delays likely
SBN South Bend Regional Airport — Arrival
Visibility
3 mi
Wind
20 kt G30 (290°)
Sky
Overcast
Temperature
-1°C
Conditions
MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
Your flight details
Departure timing and aircraft information
Evening Flight Departure
Time of day
Evening Flight
Tip
Evening and night flights typically offer smoother conditions as thermal activity subsides and the atmosphere stabilizes after sunset.
When
Today
Data sources & our approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: Our proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy — giving you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

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Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.