Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to South Bend flights?

Among airlines operating Chicago to South Bend flights: • United Airlines: offers free seat selection Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

What airlines fly from Chicago to South Bend?

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and South Bend. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include: • United Airlines • American Airlines

Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to South Bend?

Flights from Chicago to South Bend may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN).

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to South Bend flights?

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes: • United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class • American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to South Bend?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to South Bend.

What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago to South Bend?

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to South Bend?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Chicago to South Bend. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $444, a difference of $265. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How are flight departures from Chicago to South Bend spread across the day?

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to South Bend flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 28%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 9%.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to South Bend?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to South Bend: • Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:04 am • Latest: departs at 9:37 pm and lands at 10:46 pm. The flight takes about 1h 09m.

How long is a flight from Chicago to South Bend?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to South Bend takes 1h 09m, covering 69 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to South Bend?

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.

Have flight prices from Chicago to South Bend changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $289 to $1,444. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Chicago to South Bend looking right now?

One-way fares from Chicago to South Bend are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 68% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Chicago and South Bend?

South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at South Bend/Michiana Airport (SBN)?

South Bend/Michiana Airport (SBN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • National

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to South Bend flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to South Bend range from $327 to $444, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago to South Bend flights?

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to South Bend route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

What is the cheapest Chicago to South Bend flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to South Bend routes. They average around $389 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to South Bend?

United Airlines ($304) and American Airlines ($334) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago to South Bend according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Chicago and South Bend?

United Airlines and American Airlines offer the most frequent nonstop flights from Chicago to South Bend, at 52 and 21 flights per week respectively. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many nonstop flights run daily between Chicago and South Bend?

There are 10 to 11 flights per day from Chicago to South Bend, about 71 flights per week. Wednesday has the most departures, with 15% of weekly flights.

What time of day do most flights depart from Chicago to South Bend?

Most nonstop flights from Chicago to South Bend depart in the afternoon, accounting for 36% of nonstop departures. Around 4 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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Typical prices: $327-$444

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$289

Typical prices: $329-$444

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Bend (CHI-SBN)

Cheap flights from Chicago to South Bend with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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One-way

Last minute

Direct

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

7:55 am - 6:58 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

10h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:46 pm - 9:14 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 28m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$289Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:40 pm - 2:47 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

4:39 pm - 5:05 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26mnonstop

$304United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

7:55 am - 6:58 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

10h 03m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:46 pm - 8:46 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 00m1 stop Orlando

$309Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

8:50 am - 10:57 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

4:39 pm - 5:05 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26mnonstop

$319United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

2:56 pm - 5:12 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 16mnonstop

7:07 am - 7:21 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 14mnonstop

$334American Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

8:04 am - 6:58 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

9h 54m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

7:48 pm - 6:45 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 57m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$346Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:50 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

5:42 pm - 5:59 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 17mnonstop

$347American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

7:45 am - 9:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 05mnonstop

9:18 am - 9:43 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 25mnonstop

$349United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:50 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

5:42 pm - 5:59 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 17mnonstop

$371American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

9:51 am - 8:06 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

9h 15m1 stop Orlando

6:29 pm - 6:30 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 01m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$372Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:50 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

2:27 pm - 2:40 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 13mnonstop

$289American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:40 pm - 2:47 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

4:39 pm - 5:05 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26mnonstop

$304United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

8:50 am - 10:57 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

4:39 pm - 5:05 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26mnonstop

$319United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

2:56 pm - 5:12 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 16mnonstop

7:07 am - 7:21 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 14mnonstop

$334American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:50 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

5:42 pm - 5:59 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 17mnonstop

$347American Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

7:45 am - 9:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 05mnonstop

9:18 am - 9:43 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 25mnonstop

$349United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:50 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

5:42 pm - 5:59 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 17mnonstop

$371American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 12

4:30 pm - 6:39 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 09mnonstop

11:27 am - 11:49 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 22mnonstop

$379United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

12:40 pm - 2:47 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

7:40 am - 8:00 amSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 20mnonstop

$409United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

3:40 pm - 5:47 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SBN South Bend/Michiana

1h 07mnonstop

4:39 pm - 5:05 pmSBN South Bend/Michiana-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 26mnonstop

$424United Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to South Bend flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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What is the cheapest Chicago to South Bend flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Chicago to South Bend routes. They average around $389 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to South Bend?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to South Bend:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:04 am
• Latest: departs at 9:37 pm and lands at 10:46 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 09m.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to South Bend?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to South Bend.
How long is a flight from Chicago to South Bend?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to South Bend takes 1h 09m, covering 69 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to South Bend?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to South Bend flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago to South Bend range from $327 to $444, with an average of $389 over the past 12 months. Anything below $327 counts as a good deal.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago to South Bend?
There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.
How are flight departures from Chicago to South Bend spread across the day?
Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to South Bend flights, with 36% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 28%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 9%.
Have flight prices from Chicago to South Bend changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $289 to $1,444. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Chicago to South Bend flights?
American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to South Bend route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.
How are flight prices from Chicago to South Bend looking right now?
One-way fares from Chicago to South Bend are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 68% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at South Bend/Michiana Airport (SBN)?
South Bend/Michiana Airport (SBN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• National
Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to South Bend?
Flights from Chicago to South Bend may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to South Bend?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Chicago to South Bend. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $444, a difference of $265.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What airlines fly from Chicago to South Bend?
2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and South Bend. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
What is the time difference between Chicago and South Bend?
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to South Bend flights?
Among airlines operating Chicago to South Bend flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to South Bend flights?
Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $179, about $265 less than Saturday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to South Bend trip for February. Fares historically average $179 round-trip in that month - typically $464 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to South Bend/Michiana Airport.

• Quality Inn and Suites South Bend Airport
• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend
• Candlewood Suites South Bend Airport By IHG

Direct departures

Chicago to South Bend/Michiana

Monday