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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA3751
UA United
753
8:34 PM
PDT
2:44 AM+1
CDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3754
UA United
A21N
9:04 PM
PDT
2:24 AM+1
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3750
UA United
753
12:30 PM
CDT T1
3:10 PM
PDT
4h 40m
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
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,732 mi 3h 20m nonstop +2h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

LGB–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 1,732 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LGB–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 2 753, A21N 3h20-4h10 42% Star Alliance
TWY TWY 0 42%
Aircraft on this route
753 Boeing 757-300 – UA
A21N Airbus A321neo – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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.

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 2 27 13
Weekly flights 2 636 145
Flight time 3h 20m 3h 47m 4h
Departure OTP 42%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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 3h 20m to 4h 10m.
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.

LGB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,732 mi / 2,788 km
Flight time3h 20m to 4h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 1 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 20m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,732 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: TWY and United Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from LGB to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ENW, SCF, STL, PSP, MDW, MKC, SNA, SAN, MSP, OMA, PDX, FAT, LAX, DAY, BZN, IND, LEX, SDF, BOI, HOU, CVG, YEG, YYC, FCA, AGS, BFI, BUF, IAD, ATL, ORL, TEB, FMY, RDU, ORF, OPF, PHL, HPN, SRQ, PBI, LIR, OGG, SMF, MIA, SLC, LAS, HNL, MAD, DEN, PHX, HND, BNA, SJC, RNO, AUS, DAL and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ORD

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from TWY and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LGB to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to ORD ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,732 miles (2,788 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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