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$138 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Bend

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Cheap Flight Deals from Chicago to South Bend (CHI-SBN)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Chicago to South Bend currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
1:11 pm - 1:15 pmSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
2:51 pm - 2:52 pmSBN-ORD
1h 01mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 24
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
1:11 pm - 1:15 pmSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
6:15 am - 6:24 amSBN-ORD
1h 09mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 8
2:15 pm - 4:16 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:20 pmSBN-ORD
14h 20m1 stop
$346United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
9:14 am - 5:54 pmMDW-SBN
7h 40m1 stop
1:35 pm - 8:24 amSBN-MDW
19h 49m1 stop
$353Allegiant Air
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 7
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:20 pmSBN-ORD
14h 20m1 stop
$366United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 8
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:20 pmSBN-ORD
14h 20m1 stop
$403United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
9:05 pm - 8:00 pmORD-SBN
21h 55m1 stop
10:00 am - 11:20 pmSBN-ORD
14h 20m1 stop
$453United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 7
10:15 am - 5:06 pmORD-SBN
5h 51m1 stop
8:21 am - 1:00 pmSBN-ORD
5h 39m1 stop
$824Delta
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Fri, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 6
9:10 pm - 1:52 pmORD-SBN
15h 42m1 stop
Wed, Dec 11
7:46 pm - 6:00 pmORD-SBN
21h 14m3 stops
Wed, Nov 13
10:13 pm - 12:44 pmORD-SBN
13h 31m1 stop
Wed, Nov 13
10:15 am - 5:06 pmORD-SBN
5h 51m1 stop
$188Delta
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Thu, Nov 28
8:32 am - 11:33 amMDW-SBN
26h 01m2 stops
$203Allegiant Air
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Fri, Nov 8
10:15 am - 5:06 pmORD-SBN
5h 51m1 stop
$213Delta
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Fri, Nov 29
10:35 am - 12:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3
2:15 pm - 4:16 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
$269United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 13
7:05 pm - 4:05 pmORD-SBN
44h 00m2 stops
$3,036Qatar Airways
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Tue, Dec 31
7:05 pm - 10:17 pmORD-SBN
50h 12m2 stops
$3,086Qatar Airways
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Tue, Dec 31
10:35 am - 12:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
7:50 am - 7:58 amSBN-ORD
1h 08mnonstop
$359United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 3
9:24 am - 9:02 pmMDW-SBN
10h 38m1 stop
8:05 am - 5:03 pmSBN-MDW
9h 58m1 stop
$1,120Delta
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 2
10:05 am - 9:02 pmORD-SBN
9h 57m1 stop
8:05 am - 9:05 pmSBN-ORD
14h 00m1 stop
$1,120Delta
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Fri, Nov 1 - Sat, Nov 2
2:15 pm - 4:16 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
6:15 am - 6:24 amSBN-ORD
1h 09mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 28 - Thu, Dec 5
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
1:11 pm - 1:15 pmSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
2:51 pm - 2:52 pmSBN-ORD
1h 01mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 24
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
1:11 pm - 1:15 pmSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$245United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
6:15 am - 6:24 amSBN-ORD
1h 09mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 8
3:45 pm - 5:46 pmORD-SBN
1h 01mnonstop
5:00 pm - 5:04 pmSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$607United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 15

Flights from Chicago to South Bend - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to South Bend to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to South Bend flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to South Bend.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to South Bend cost $251 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and South Bend. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $189.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to South Bend?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to South Bend clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Chicago to South Bend, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from South Bend back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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Low season

November

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to South Bend

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to South Bend based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to South Bend

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to South Bend?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to South Bend was $138 for a one-way ticket and $238 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and South Bend?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to South Bend. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to South Bend?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. South Bend/Michiana is the only airport in South Bend. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to South Bend?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to South Bend flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to South Bend?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and South Bend, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to South Bend?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to South Bend on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to South Bend?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to South Bend.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to South Bend?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to South Bend from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to South Bend?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to South Bend with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to South Bend?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to South Bend from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to South Bend

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $263 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to South Bend?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to South Bend/Michiana Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to South Bend/Michiana

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

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Nonstop returns

South Bend/Michiana to Chicago

Monday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, Emirates, +1 more

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 more

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Top airline flying from Chicago to South Bend

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to South Bend. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to South Bend? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9240 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

6.0 GoodErick, Oct 2024ORD - IAH
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They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

I still prefer Delta, but Delta doesn’t fly to State College PA.

Everything was fantastic. Modern plane. All the amenities! Although the paid snacks and meals are pure robbery. Like i understand airlines need to make money, but 11$ USD for an overnight oats with some nuts in it and barely any pieces of apple.... Highway robbery

The flight was bumpy. No Breakfast or coffee was served, not even a bottle of water. The food was okay but odd. Rice with peas instead of couscous with some unknown green thing. United Airlines did not tell me that there was VERY LIMITED HANDICAP SERVICE IN NAPLES. De-plane via 20 aluminum steps. Taken to Van. You must walk into the terminal, find luggage, and then walk out to the rental car pickup spot that is 1 block from the terminal.

Crew did their best but the plane configuration is too tight if you're bigger than an average sardine. Controls for the entertainment system didn't all work. The aircraft hadn't been cleaned in awhile.

Didn't make it dir to delays - no support from United staff

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

flight delayed, was put on another flight after standby queue, luggage was misplaced and arrived to me 3 days later

The baggage handlers broke the handle on my bag that they put under the plane that I checked on the jetway. They traded it out for a less quality bag in Tulsa. But, they said they would try to fix it. Bologna! There was no fixing that bag handle. Someone didn’t care how they treated the bag.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to South Bend found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/11Wed
1 stop
15h 42mORD-SBN
$138
11/13Wed
3 stops
21h 14mORD-SBN
$139
11/13Wed
1 stop
13h 31mORD-SBN
$143
11/28Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 51mORD-SBN
$188
11/8Fri
2 stopsAllegiant Air
26h 01mMDW-SBN
$203
11/29Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 51mORD-SBN
$213
12/3Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 01mORD-SBN
$219
11/13Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 01mORD-SBN
$269
12/31Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
44h 00mORD-SBN
$3,036
12/31Tue
2 stopsQatar Airways
50h 12mORD-SBN
$3,086

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Last minute flights from Chicago to South Bend

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to South Bend that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/1Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 01mORD-SBN
11/3Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 08mSBN-ORD
$359
11/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
10h 38mMDW-SBN
11/2Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 58mSBN-MDW
$1,120
11/1Fri
multi-stopDelta
9h 57mORD-SBN
11/2Sat
multi-stopDelta
14h 00mSBN-ORD
$1,120

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