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Long Beach to Chicago (LGB-MDW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago (MDW) just three times a week. With so few departures, each one carries the only premium seats on the route that day. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all of them, so a rare opening doesn't slip past you.

Data current as of July 22, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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1,738 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every LGB to MDW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Long Beach to Chicago to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each LGB to MDW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Long Beach to Chicago nonstop

Carriers operating LGB to MDW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about LGB to MDW

How far is Chicago from Long Beach?
LGB to MDW covers about 1,738 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LGB to MDW?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying LGB to MDW nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How often does LGB to MDW operate?
The nonstop currently runs three times a week, on Southwest Airlines. Thin schedules like this change by season, and an alert will catch anything added.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on LGB to MDW?
Open the LGB to MDW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Long Beach to Chicago route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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