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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 6:39 am
• Latest: departs at 7:54 pm and lands at 9:13 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 19m.

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

A nonstop flight from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 19m, 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.

Round-trip flights from South Bend to Chicago range from $224 to $314, with an average of $249 over the past 12 months. Anything below $224 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $245 round-trip, compared to $1,352 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on South Bend to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 10%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $248 to $1,524. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from South Bend to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

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

Most connecting flights from South Bend to Chicago pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 75% on flights from South Bend to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $224 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $867, a difference of $643.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating South Bend to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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.