Long Beach to Chicago (LGB–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGB Airport Page →
1,738 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 12 flights Verified 43m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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WN3865
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
6:55 AM
PDT
12:45 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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WN3013
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
7:55 AM
PDT
1:45 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2689
Starts Oct 3
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
PDT
3:20 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2434
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
11:07 AM
PDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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WN2267
Starts Oct 4
WN Southwest
73H
12:25 PM
PDT
6:15 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN851
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
10:05 AM
CDT
12:20 PM
PDT
4h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN2231
Starts Oct 6
WN Southwest
7S7
10:15 AM
CDT
12:35 PM
PDT
4h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
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WN2335
Starts Oct 4 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
11:00 AM
CDT
1:20 PM
PDT
4h 20m
55%
M T W T F S S
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WN2800
Seat map
WN Southwest
738 Seat map
11:55 AM
CDT
2:10 PM
PDT
4h 15m
55%
M T W T F S S
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WN3035
Starts Oct 1 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
12:00 PM
CDT
2:25 PM
PDT
4h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
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WN4761
Starts Oct 3 Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
3:35 PM
CDT
6:00 PM
PDT
4h 25m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN2512
Seat map
WN Southwest
7M8 Seat map
5:03 PM
CDT
7:26 PM
PDT
4h 23m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 20m WN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 20m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 20m EJAVJAWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h WN → WN San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
OAK Oakland 6h 3m WN → WN Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 6h 8m WN → WN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 10m LXJWN → NJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 15m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 6h 20m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 31m AFDLKE → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,738 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead

LGB–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Choose a flight to see its seat map LGB Routes MDW Routes LGB Live Flights MDW Live Flights LGB Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Long Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 738, 73H, 7M8 3h43-3h50 76% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 76% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGB to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
DEN ~5h 20m PHX ~5h 20m LAS ~5h 20m SJC ~6h 0m OAK ~6h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
708
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
78%
Return
MDW → LGB
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric LGB→MDW LAX→MDW SNA→MDW
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 10 9
Weekly flights 14 49 1
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 38m 3h 41m
Departure OTP 76% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · Burbank (BUR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Facts

LGB–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,738 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from LGB to MDW: Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Yes, return flights from MDW to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGB to MDW

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LGB to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to MDW is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).