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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
$ in Billions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Jan. 29, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document period end date Dec. 31, 2020    
Document Transition Report false    
Amendment flag false    
Entity registrant name UNION PACIFIC CORPORATION    
Entity central index key 0000100885    
Entity current reporting status Yes    
Entity voluntary filers No    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Current fiscal year end date --12-31    
Entity filer category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity well known seasoned issuer Yes    
Entity public float     $ 113.5
Document fiscal year focus 2020    
Document fiscal period focus FY    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock (Par Value $2.50 per share)    
Trading Symbol UNP    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity common stock shares outstanding   669,829,363  
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity File Number 1-6075    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code UT    
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-2626465    
Entity Address, Address Line One 1400 Douglas Street    
Entity Address, City or Town Omaha    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 68179    
Entity Address, State or Province NE    
City Area Code 402    
Local Phone Number 544-5000    
Auditor Attestation Flag true