Flights from Chicago Flights to South Bend

Direct flights from Chicago to South Bend

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Last updated on: 04-09-2026

Chicago

United States

ORD

O'Hare International Airport

South Bend

United States

SBN

South Bend Regional Airport

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Distance

84 miles · (135 km)

Flight time

1 hour and 2 minutes

Airlines

United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Bombardier CRJ 550
Canadair CRJ

Chicago to South Bend Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to South Bend. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to SBN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit South Bend

What is the best time to visit South Bend?

🥵 Hot Continental

Known for its continental climate, South Bend features hot, humid summers with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) and cold, snowy winters that often drop below 0°C (32°F). This striking seasonal contrast offers travelers a variety of activities, from summer hiking to winter sports, ensuring year-round appeal.

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The best time to visit South Bend is from March to November, covering spring, summer, and fall. While summer can be hot, it also sees slightly more rainfall than other seasons.

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Airlines flying from Chicago to South Bend

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to South Bend

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago ORD to South Bend SBN, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their ORD SBN flight schedule.

United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to South Bend

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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Chicago to South Bend Flights

Flights from ORD to SBN are operated 54 times a week, with an average of 8 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:00 - 21:42. The earliest flight departs at 06:00, the last flight departs at 21:42. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to South Bend takes 1 hour and 2 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and South Bend is 84 miles (or 135 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in South Bend?

There is 1 airport in South Bend: South Bend Regional Airport (SBN).

How many flights per week are there from ORD to SBN?

There are 54 flights per week flying from Chicago to South Bend (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to South Bend?

1 hour and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to South Bend.

How far is South Bend from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to South Bend is 84 miles (135 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from ORD airport to SBN airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to South Bend.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to South Bend?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Chicago to South Bend.

What classes are available from Chicago to South Bend?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to South Bend?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to South Bend:

Bombardier CRJ 550
Canadair CRJ

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to South Bend?

The earliest flight departs at 06:00 from Chicago and arrives at 08:00 at South Bend.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to South Bend?

The latest flight departs at 21:42 from Chicago and arrives at 23:45 at South Bend.

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Non-stop flights from ORD to SBN

84 miles (135 km) · 1h 2m

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Star Alliance
UA 5887
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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11:05
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5887
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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12:31
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Star Alliance
UA 4791
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5725
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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12:52
14:51
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5725
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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14:02
16:07
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5496
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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14:02
16:07
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5496
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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16:09
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5496
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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15:40
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 6034
United Airlines
Bombardier CRJ 550
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5505
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 5505
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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17:45
19:51
United Airlines

Star Alliance
UA 4636
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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Star Alliance
UA 4636
United Airlines
Canadair CRJ
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17:56
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Star Alliance
UA 4636
United Airlines
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Star Alliance
UA 5499
United Airlines
Bombardier CRJ 550
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Star Alliance
UA 5499
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Star Alliance
UA 5274
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UA 5532
United Airlines
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