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

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WN1452
WN Southwest
7M8
10:50 AM
PDT
4:40 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3634
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2170
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
PDT
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2486
WN Southwest
7S7
11:45 AM
PDT
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1211
WN Southwest
7S7
12:05 PM
PDT
5:50 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1390
WN Southwest
7S7
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1417
WN Southwest
737
10:10 AM
CDT
12:40 PM
PDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4260
WN Southwest
7M8
4:30 PM
CDT
6:50 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3997
WN Southwest
738
5:25 PM
CDT
7:50 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Long Beach to Chicago
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 1,738 mi 3h 45m nonstop +2h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

LGB–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,738 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 12 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h45-3h50 88%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
641
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGB → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
94%
Return
MDW → LGB
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → MDW delays →

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 1 4 1
Weekly flights 12 49 1
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 47m 3h 22m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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 45m to 3h 50m.

LGB–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,738 mi / 2,797 km
Flight time3h 45m to 3h 50m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 45m to 3h 50m. The route covers 1,738 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from LGB to MDW. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, SCF, BZN, BOI, IND, RNO, IAD, ATL, HPN, SRQ, MIA, OAK, DEN, SMF, PHX, LAS, DAL, SJC, HOU, SLC, AUS and BNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGB to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to MDW ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).