Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 69 miles separating Chicago to South Bend in about 0h 58m. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are 6 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in South Bend, with an average flight time of 0h 58m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day (6). Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to South Bend?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to South Bend was $190 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to South Bend. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

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

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For Chicago to South Bend, Wednesday 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 Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 10:35 am and will be landing in South Bend at 12:33 pm.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to South Bend jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to South Bend direct and that is United Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is $174.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to South Bend?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Chicago-CHI/South-Bend-Michiana-SBN'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to South Bend were found on United Airlines ($179) and Allegiant Air ($428).

Question 19

What is the cheapest Chicago to South Bend flight route?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to South Bend cost $284 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and South Bend (SBN). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $284.

Transportation mode	Average price	Average duration
Flights	$293	0h 58m
Trains	$62	1h 29m

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What is the cheapest Chicago to South Bend flight route?

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Chicago to South Bend cost $284 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and South Bend (SBN). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $284.

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

For Chicago to South Bend, Wednesday 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 Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to South Bend were found on United Airlines ($179) and Allegiant Air ($428).

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

There is just one airline that flies from Chicago to South Bend direct and that is United Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is $174.

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

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

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

Direct flights cover the 69 miles separating Chicago to South Bend in about 0h 58m.

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 12:33 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 9:30 pm and lands at 11:30 pm.

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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 $190 for a one-way ticket and $179 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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