Direct flights from Long Beach to Chicago
7 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from LGB to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h25m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Long Beach local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA2434 | 7:02a | 3h31m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3013 | 8:05a | 3h26m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2434 | 10:18a | 3h24m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2434 | 10:39a | 3h24m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2434 | 11:11a | 3h22m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2434 | 11:18a | 3h25m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2434 | 11:31a | 3h36m | Tue |
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The route
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Nonstop from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (MDW)
Long Beach International Airport (LGB) has 7 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of LGB and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Long Beach to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h25m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Chicago?
Driving from Long Beach to Chicago takes about 29h 21m behind the wheel — roughly 2,029 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h25m.