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

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WN3634
WN Southwest
73H
11:10 AM
PDT
5:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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WN2170
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
PDT
5:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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UA3777
UA United
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT
11:00 PM
CDT
3h 50m
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WN1390
WN Southwest
737
10:05 AM
CDT
12:25 PM
PDT
4h 20m
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WN4260
WN Southwest
738
11:55 AM
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2:15 PM
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4h 20m
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Long Beach to Chicago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,738 mi 3h 50m nonstop +2h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

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, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 3h50 38% – –
UA United Airlines 1 7M9 3h50 38% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (6 flights/wk, 86%)
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 14%)
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
2
flights
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
7
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
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
737
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.
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 6 5
Weekly flights 7 25 1
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 46m 3h 2m
Departure OTP 38% – –
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.
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 flights7 out / 6 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
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 approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,738 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from LGB to MDW. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SNA, VNY, ENW, PSP, SCF, STL, SAN, OMA, LEX, DAY, NUQ, BOI, MKC, MSP, BZN, PDX, LAX, IND, ORD, SDF, CVG, YEG, IAD, AGS, RNO, BUF, RDU, ATL, ORF, HPN, TEB, ORL, PHL, SRQ, FXE, PBI, OPF, BNA, SKB, DAL, OAK, MIA, SMF, LAS, DEN, PHX, SJC, SLC, HOU, AUS and HCR. 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.
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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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 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 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,738 miles (2,797 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 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).