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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Long Beach:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 2:14 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:05 pm and lands at 9:34 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 29m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Long Beach.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Long Beach takes 4h 29m, covering 1,744 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Long Beach range from $388 to $583, with an average of $479 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $434 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $462 for nonstop.

Southwest is the only airline operating Chicago to Long Beach flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $265 to $1,905. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Long Beach are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis
• Thrifty

Flights from Chicago to Long Beach may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Long Beach route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Long Beach most commonly connect through:

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from Chicago to Long Beach. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $436 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $620, a difference of $184.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago and Long Beach.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 19m, compared with 6h 56m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 05m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

Long Beach is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Long Beach are Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Cruise Terminal Dome. These are among the most viewed places in Long Beach on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Long Beach flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.