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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.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to South Bend:

• Economy Class
• First Class

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.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 59% on the Chicago to South Bend route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $299 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $716, a difference of $417. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 9:37 pm and lands at 10:44 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 07m.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to South Bend takes 1h 07m, covering 69 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $249 to $1,601. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to South Bend are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $153, which is 63% below the typical average for this route.

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.

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
· Avis
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· National

Round-trip flights from Chicago to South Bend range from $299 to $444, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $299 counts as a good deal.