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

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Chicago to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,732 mi 4h nonstop -2h behind 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and LGB, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

Also explore ORD Routes LGB Routes ORD Live Flights LGB Live Flights ORD Delays LGB Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
VNY ~5h 24m ICT ~5h 59m EGE ~6h 17m RFD ~6h 58m SDF ~7h 19m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → LGB
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → LGB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric ORD→LGB MDW→LGB RFD→LGB
Distance from ORD – 15 mi 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 12 2
Flight time 4h 4h 7m 3h 55m
Departure OTP 25% – –
Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights · Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Long Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
1,732 mi / 2,788 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance1,732 mi / 2,788 km
Flight time4h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: LGB
Full nameLong Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,732 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to LGB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ICT, EGE, RFD, SDF, BFI, LEX, TPA, HOU, SJC, LAS, PHX, RNO, DEN, PHL, SMF, BNA, SLC, AUS, MDW, DAL, HND, HNL and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW and RFD. 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 ORD to LGB

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to LGB ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,732 miles (2,788 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 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 Chicago (MDW) and Chicago/Rockford (RFD).