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Among airlines operating Long Beach to Chicago flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Long Beach and Chicago.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $392 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $500 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 54% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Long Beach to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $432 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $571, a difference of $139. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Long Beach to Chicago takes 3h 52m, covering 1,744 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 10:47 am
• Latest: departs at 12:25 pm and lands at 4:17 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 52m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $275 to $2,104. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Long Beach to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $142, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 02m, compared with 6h 24m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 40m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Long Beach to Chicago range from $395 to $565, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.