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

LGB Airport Page →
1,732 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 47m EJAVJAWN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 5h 49m WN → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 50m WN → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 58m AFDLKE → AAAZBA Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
RNO Reno 6h 28m KGWN → UA Reno (RNO) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 6h 28m WN → EJAUA San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 6h 30m WN → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
BNA Nashville 6h 46m LXJWN → AAACAS Nashville (BNA) to Chicago flights
AUS Austin 7h 17m WN → AAACAS Austin (AUS) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 35m WN → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Long Beach to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,732 mi 4h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

LGB–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,732 miles in 4h 10m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps LGB Routes ORD Routes LGB Live Flights ORD Live Flights LGB Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Long Beach flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LGB–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 89% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
LAS ~5h 47m DEN ~5h 49m PHX ~5h 50m SLC ~5h 58m RNO ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,070
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 → ORD
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
91%
Return
ORD → LGB
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGB delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LGB→ORD LAX→ORD SNA→ORD
Distance from LGB – 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines – 33 13
Weekly flights – 670 138
Flight time 4h 10m 3h 11m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 89% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Chicago O'Hare 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 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,732 mi / 2,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LGB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,732 mi / 2,788 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,732 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from LGB to ORD: United Airlines, and others. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 10m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD 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 ORD to LGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and ONT. 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 ORD

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LGB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to ORD is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,732 miles (2,788 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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