SBN - CHI

$104 Find Cheap Flights from South Bend to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from South Bend to Chicago departing on 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from South Bend to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from South Bend to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$161
Typical prices: $516-$299
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Fri 5/1Thu 5/7
SBN - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $693-$299
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Fri 5/15Mon 5/18
SBN - ORD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from South Bend to Chicago (SBN-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from South Bend to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from South Bend to Chicago

Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7
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10:49 am - 11:54 pm
SBN
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ORD
14h 05m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
1 stop
$161Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, May 7
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10:49 am - 12:24 am
SBN
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ORD
14h 35m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
1 stop
$172Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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8:53 pm - 1:15 pm
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ORD
17h 22m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
1 stop
$177Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Thu, May 7
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10:49 am - 12:24 am
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ORD
14h 35m
1 stop
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
1 stop
$184Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, May 7
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10:49 am - 11:07 pm
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ORD
13h 18m
2 stops
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
1 stop
$194Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
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10:49 am - 12:24 am
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ORD
14h 35m
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5:05 am - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
27h 54m
1 stop
$195Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
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10:49 am - 9:36 am
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ORD
23h 47m
1 stop
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5:05 am - 9:59 am
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SBN
27h 54m
1 stop
$198Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
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8:53 pm - 10:23 am
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ORD
14h 30m
2 stops
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3:44 pm - 9:59 am
ORD
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SBN
17h 15m
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$210Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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2:10 pm - 8:47 am
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MDW
19h 37m
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1:22 pm - 8:48 pm
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SBN
6h 26m
1 stop
$415Delta
Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12
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2:10 pm - 12:43 pm
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MDW
23h 33m
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9:22 am - 8:48 pm
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SBN
10h 26m
1 stop
$435Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for South Bend to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from South Bend to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest South Bend to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from South Bend to Chicago costs $271 on the route between South Bend (SBN) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from South Bend to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from South Bend to Chicago, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Chicago, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from South Bend to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $344, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$104
Flight from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from South Bend to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from South Bend to Chicago 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.

FAQs for booking flights from South Bend to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from South Bend to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from South Bend to Chicago was $104 for a one-way ticket and $161 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from South Bend to Chicago.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from South Bend to Chicago?

    Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the South Bend to Chicago flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the South Bend to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from South Bend to Chicago?

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

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

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

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

    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 South Bend to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from South Bend 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 South Bend to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to South Bend with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from South Bend up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from South Bend to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $236 or less one-way and $341 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from South Bend to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from South Bend/Michiana Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

South Bend/Michiana to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to South Bend/Michiana

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from South Bend to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from South Bend to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Bend to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9562 reviews
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Joseph, Apr 2026
IAH - ORD
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Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

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