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Cheap Flights from South Bend to Illinois

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Chicago
1h 07mNonstop
from $308per person
Moline
Moline
4h 25m2 stops
from $349per person
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Price, demand and travel trends for South Bend to Illinois flights

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

What are the cheapest fares from South Bend to Illinois recently?

The cheapest fare from South Bend to Illinois in the last week was $308 round-trip, to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

How do fares into airports in Illinois compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Illinois from South Bend are:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) (avg. price $269)
• Moline Quad-City (MLI) (avg. price $357)

What's the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Illinois?

March is typically the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Illinois, with round-trip fares averaging $179. August and October are usually the most expensive, averaging $446 and $394, respectively.

How do fares from South Bend to Illinois vary by day of the week?

On average, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly from South Bend to Illinois and Monday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 315% more expensive to fly on a Monday compared to Sunday.

What's the best time of day to fly from South Bend to Illinois?

It's cheapest to fly to Illinois in the evening with average prices of $254. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $322.

Key details for South Bend to Illinois flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$165
Beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 36% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Your South Bend to Illinois flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from South Bend to Illinois?

    Fares from South Bend to Illinois are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $232 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch fare changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from South Bend to Illinois?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from South Bend to Illinois have typically cost between $232 and $357.

  • What are the main airports serving Illinois?

    Illinois has 17 airports. 95% of KAYAK users choose Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) as their arrival airport.

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from South Bend to Illinois?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 2 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • United Airlines
    • American Airlines

  • Which destinations in Illinois can I fly nonstop from South Bend?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can fly nonstop from South Bend to just one destination in Illinois: Chicago.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from South Bend to Illinois?

    No, nonstop flights from South Bend to Illinois are typically the cheaper option, averaging $269 over the past 12 months.

  • How long is a flight from South Bend to Illinois?

    Nonstop flights from South Bend to Illinois take 1h 27m on average. All flights fly into Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which cabin classes are available from South Bend to Illinois?

    On flights from South Bend to Illinois you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Illinois?

    Illinois is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Magnificent Mile
    • Grant Park
    • Soldier Field
    • River North

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

    The earliest nonstop flight from South Bend to Illinois departs at 5:20 am and the latest leaves at 7:54 pm. Nonstop flights take about 1h 27m.

Your guide to booking South Bend to Illinois flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in March to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in August will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Sunday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Monday flights, which are about 315% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Chicago, the most popular destination in Illinois. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Rosemont, Schaumburg and Champaign.
  • Whether you're trying to save time or money, Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is usually your best option from South Bend.

Reviews of the top airline flying from South Bend to Illinois

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Bend to Illinois? 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.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10486 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
Airline reviews

We left nearly 3 hours late...so that was not a good experience. We boarded and then ended up about 1 hour stuck at the gate. Not a good experience.

2.0 MediocreMartin, Nov 2026
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We left nearly 3 hours late...so that was not a good experience. We boarded and then ended up about 1 hour stuck at the gate. Not a good experience.

I appreciate how quickly and kindly the people at the gate at DCA accommodated several of us who wanted to switch from the 6pm flight to the 5pm flight at the last minute. The flight crew was helpful to us too (dealing with luggage).

Waited on tarmac to take off for approximately 15-25 minutes. When landing, the taxi to our gate took a similar amount of time. This happened on both of my United flights.

Fine except from Chicago to moline three different gate changes and flight times

When booking, the connection times seem fine. But in reality, my two connections were cut short by the first leg being delayed due to issues at the destination (too much traffic going into SFO, ORD) and it became extremely stressful.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

We arrived to Chicago nearly 30 minutes early, which was great, but then was on the ground for over an hour because the gate was not available. The issue I had was the pilot estimation was frustrating. First he said he was informed it would be 20 minutes but he said "it will probably be more like 10 minutes". After 30 minutes he came back on the comm and said it would be another 10 minutes, maybe 20. I understand he was only giving estimates but he also layered in his own gut feel. We were never told why we didn't have a gate even after our scheduled entry.

Just sat on the run way after we arrived early

Stored my cloth purse under seat in front off me as instructed. When I retrieved it, half of it was soaked, along with everything inside it. I don’t really know how that could have been prevented because the area did not look wet, but I was not happy about it.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

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