Flying from Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in Long Beach is UTC-7, which is two hours behind Chicago. Long Beach Airport is located in Long Beach.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to LGB.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
ORD is about 40 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
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74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Thinking of flying out of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB) plane tickets are available from here.
From MDW, direct flights from Chicago to LGB are available with Southwest Airlines.
On the MDW to LGB route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice for many passengers.
Southwest Airlines is the most reliable carrier flying from Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, with 79.03% of its services arriving as scheduled.
You can reach MDW from the center of Chicago in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to LGB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77.88%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the center of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Long Beach Airport flight:
Flights that leave from RFD land at their destination on schedule 76.19% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Long Beach Airport (LGB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Long Beach Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near LGB instead:
You'll find LGB at 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
Getting from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to central Long Beach
Long Beach Airport is around 6 kilometers from central Long Beach. How long it'll take to get to the center by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
$153 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Long Beach Airport. A return flight starts from $283. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to LGB. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Long Beach Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB)
July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Long Beach Airport (LGB). Visit Long Beach in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Chicago to LGB plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Long Beach to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Long Beach Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Long Beach
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Long Beach right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Long Beach Airport:
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Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Long Beach. Around 153 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
Around 193 kilometers north-west of Long Beach, Bakersfield is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
