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$169 Find cheap flights from Chicago to South Bend

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to South Bend departing on 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Bend (CHI-SBN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to South Bend that are departing in the next months. 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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5:55 pm - 7:52 pmORD-SBN
0h 57mnonstop
4:58 pm - 5:03 pmSBN-ORD
1h 05mnonstop
$169United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Tue, Jul 2
9:05 pm - 11:02 pmORD-SBN
0h 57mnonstop
9:40 am - 9:45 amSBN-ORD
1h 05mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
9:05 pm - 11:02 pmORD-SBN
0h 57mnonstop
9:35 am - 9:39 amSBN-ORD
1h 04mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
3:45 pm - 5:43 pmORD-SBN
0h 58mnonstop
7:50 am - 7:56 amSBN-ORD
1h 06mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30
9:05 pm - 11:02 pmORD-SBN
0h 57mnonstop
7:55 am - 8:00 amSBN-ORD
1h 05mnonstop
$250United Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
8:05 pm - 7:15 pmORD-SBN
22h 10m2 stops
10:12 am - 5:46 pmSBN-ORD
32h 34m3 stops
$449
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
8:05 pm - 7:15 pmORD-SBN
22h 10m2 stops
10:12 am - 11:20 pmSBN-ORD
14h 08m1 stop
$494
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Thu, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 29
9:39 am - 8:41 pmORD-SBN
10h 02m1 stop
8:16 am - 4:32 pmSBN-ORD
9h 16m1 stop
$572Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
9:50 am - 12:28 amORD-SBN
13h 38m1 stop
5:26 pm - 4:08 pmSBN-ORD
23h 42m1 stop
$757American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 30
8:30 am - 11:40 pmORD-SBN
14h 10m1 stop
11:53 am - 11:58 pmSBN-ORD
13h 05m1 stop
$787American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Tue, Jul 2

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 $143 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 $659.

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 Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from South Bend back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to South Bend?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on United Airlines ($195) and American Airlines ($387). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on United Airlines ($169) and Delta ($572).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and South Bend?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to South Bend.
There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to South Bend direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $176.

How many flights are there between Chicago and South Bend per day?

Each day, there are 6 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in South Bend, with an average flight time of 0h 57m. The most common departure time is 7:00 pm and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and South Bend?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to South Bend take?

The average nonstop flight takes 0h 49m, covering a distance of 69 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to South Bend?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 10:35 am and will be landing in South Bend at 12:32 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to South Bend?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to South Bend jets off at 9:05 pm and lands at 11:02 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 45% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to South Bend

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $195 for a one-way ticket and $169 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and South Bend.

  • 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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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 $183 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, 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, Emirates, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, Emirates, +1 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, 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, 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 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
8.1Crew
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Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

8.0 ExcellentBob, Jun 2024ORD - LAX
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Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

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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.
11/30Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 53mORD-SBN
$195
7/5Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 57mORD-SBN
$219
6/28Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 57mORD-SBN
$260
7/5Fri
2 stops
12h 46mORD-SBN
$325
12/1Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
0h 56mORD-SBN
$337
6/29Sat
3 stops
29h 47mORD-SBN
$355
7/5Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 54mORD-SBN
$387
7/1Mon
1 stopDelta
3h 15mORD-SBN
$517
6/29Sat
1 stopDelta
3h 17mORD-SBN
$526
6/28Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
19h 32mORD-SBN
$692

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Flights to South Bend

Destination:

South Bend (SBN)United States

Return flight deals:

South Bend - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$659

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Compare transportation modes for Chicago to South Bend

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$2630h 49m
Trains$481h 29m