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

LGB Airport Page →
1,738 mi airlines charter/private 6/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 35m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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WN4542
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
PDT
2:05 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WN3292
WN Southwest
7M8
11:00 AM
PDT
4:50 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN2793
WN Southwest
73H
11:55 AM
PDT
5:45 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WN4413
WN Southwest
B38M
2:40 PM
CDT
4:55 PM
PDT
4h 15m
46%
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 23m UAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 29m WN → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 40m WN → EJAJTLWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 5m WN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 6h 13m WN → EJALXJWN Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
DAL Dallas 6h 20m WN → JTLWN Dallas (DAL) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h 30m EJAWN → EJALXJWN San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 50m WN → LXJWN Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
HOU Houston 7h WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 13m 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, 6 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.

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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 6 73H, 7M8, B38M 3h50 100% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~5h 23m PHX ~5h 29m LAS ~5h 40m SMF ~6h 5m AUS ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
696
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
MDW → LGB
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
100%
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 7 8
Weekly flights 6 29 1
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 55m 3h 32m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 flights6 out / 6 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 limited weekly 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.
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 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 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).