Originally Posted by
goob3r
What can I do to have UA rebook me at this point without it costing me more?
Wait until the flight has actually been cancelled.
Originally Posted by
goob3r
Also, if hypothetically I can't get the rebook made, and I drive to ORD to catch the second leg, would UA ticket this to or would my flight be cancelled as I missed the first leg?
If the first leg operates, and you’re not on it, your reservation will be canceled.