Flying from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago: what you need to know
Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach. Following the UTC-6 timezone, Chicago is two hours ahead of Long Beach.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is the busiest route. Catch Southwest Airlines's 06:50 flight to get your journey from LGB to MDW underway.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LGB to Chicago flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as September? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Start your journey at LGB and travel nonstop to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Long Beach Airport to Chicago tickets.
Keep an eye out for offers from Southwest Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago.
LGB is about 6 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near LGB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Long Beach Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LGB land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
The address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago
R 2,461 is currently the best price for a one-way Long Beach Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts at R 4,922. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from LGB to Chicago can help you secure the lowest rate.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
You can expect the journey to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near MDW. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your LGB to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 145 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago.
Public transport can get you there in about 2 hours.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by choosing a hotel near RFD after your LGB to Chicago flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Rental companies sometimes offer deals for early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from RFD in advance of your flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago. A little prep today saves cash tomorrow.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
July is the busiest month for flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago. To skip the crowds, visit Chicago in January.
Book a Long Beach Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGB to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from Long Beach Airport to Chicago, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are top attractions which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
