What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Chicago round-trip?

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,083 round trip. United Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Bend to Chicago one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $219. Users have also found prices from $247 and $370 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Bend to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their South Bend to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from South Bend to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from South Bend to Chicago is $134. On average you can expect to pay $526. The most popular route, (South Bend/Michiana - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $179.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Bend to Chicago?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Bend to Chicago consider choosing Air New Zealand (81%), SkyWest Airlines (64%) or United Airlines (64%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from South Bend to Chicago?

Travelers have found that booking a Friday departure is the best way to save up to 27% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Bend to Chicago?

November can be a great time to fly to Chicago from South Bend with a flight ticket averaging about $308. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $179. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on South Bend-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on South Bend-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for South Bend-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from South Bend to Chicago?

If you book a flight to Chicago from South Bend, you will be flying from South Bend/Michiana, which is the city’s only airport. South Bend/Michiana (SBN) is located 3.4 mi from the center of South Bend. There are 7 flights from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago per day from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Bend to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Bend to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Bend to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$179 (United Airlines)
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$218
Good round-trip deal	$369 or less
Good one-way deal	$221 or less

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Cheapest flights from South Bend to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Bend to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

Sat 5/249:30 amSBN - ORD

Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/262:20 pmORD - SBN

Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$179

Wed 6/115:47 pmSBN - ORD

3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/155:15 amORD - SBN

1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$322

Tue 8/192:16 pmSBN - ORD

1 stop3h 18mDelta

Sun 8/248:55 amORD - SBN

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$1,083

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Sat 5/249:30 amSBN - ORD

Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/262:20 pmORD - SBN

Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$179

Wed 6/115:47 pmSBN - ORD

3 stops40h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/155:15 amORD - SBN

1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$322

Tue 8/192:16 pmSBN - ORD

1 stop3h 18mDelta

Sun 8/248:55 amORD - SBN

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$1,083

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Mon 5/128:12 amSBN - ORD

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Mon 5/191:45 pmORD - SBN

1 stop6h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$1,101

Wed 5/143:12 pmSBN - ORD

3 stops44h 43mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/179:02 pmORD - SBN

1 stop23h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$404

Sat 5/249:30 amSBN - ORD

Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/262:20 pmORD - SBN

Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$179

One-way flights from South Bend to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from South Bend to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Thu 10/23:21 pmSBN - ORD

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$219

Sat 10/42:14 pmSBN - ORD

1 stop23h 25mDelta

Deal found 4/30

$247

Tue 10/76:25 amSBN - ORD

1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$370

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South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 5/24

9:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

2:20 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 6/11

5:47 pm-8:50 am

3 stops40h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

5:15 am-8:28 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$322

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 8/19

2:16 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop3h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/24

8:55 am-1:42 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$1,083

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 10/2

3:21 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$219

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 10/4

2:14 pm-12:39 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$247

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 10/7

6:25 am-9:25 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$370

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on South Bend-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from South Bend-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on South Bend-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for South Bend-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from South Bend to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Bend to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Bend to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Bend to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBN to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Bend to Chicago

The most flights from SBN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,934 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from South Bend to Chicago?
If you book a flight to Chicago from South Bend, you will be flying from South Bend/Michiana, which is the city’s only airport. South Bend/Michiana (SBN) is located 3.4 mi from the center of South Bend. There are 7 flights from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago per day from 1 airline.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from South Bend to Chicago round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $1,083 round trip. United Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Bend to Chicago one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $219. Users have also found prices from $247 and $370 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Bend to Chicago?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Bend to Chicago consider choosing Air New Zealand (81%), SkyWest Airlines (64%) or United Airlines (64%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from South Bend to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from South Bend to Chicago is $134. On average you can expect to pay $526. The most popular route, (South Bend/Michiana - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $179.
Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Bend to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Bend to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Bend to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Bend to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Bend to Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Bend to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Bend to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Bend to Chicago?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBN to CHI?

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What are the most reliable airlines from South Bend to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from South Bend to Chicago?

Can I find deals for flights from South Bend to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from South Bend to Chicago?

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