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$97+ Cheap flights from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — CHI
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Bend to Chicago

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 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/237:35 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 7/117:50 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/119:05 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Sun 7/195:52 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/214:41 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Mon 5/252:00 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/14:25 pm
SBN
-
ORD
2 stops16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/35:11 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:48 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/275:11 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/141:06 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 5/185:45 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/127:31 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/197:52 am
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop9h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/257:48 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop17h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/275:11 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1810:49 am
SBN
-
ORD
2 stops22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/193:55 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:19 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1810:30 am
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:19 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Mon 5/1110:30 am
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/2310:17 am
SBN
-
MDW
1 stop23h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1112:11 pm
MDW
-
SBN
2 stops19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$375

Find flight deals from South Bend to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Bend to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 6/4

11:36 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

6:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$239

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 6/12

7:35 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

5:55 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 7/11

9:05 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/19

5:52 pm-7:57 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$245

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/15

9:11 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

7:40 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$269

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 5/26

4:41 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

7:45 pm-9:48 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$309

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 6/9

4:41 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

7:45 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$309

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 6/4

11:36 am-11:50 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

6:15 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$309

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 5/21

11:41 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

9:00 am-11:06 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$309

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 5/22

6:26 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

10:25 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$311
Quickest round-trip

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-6:18 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

2:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$324

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from South Bend to Chicago in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from South Bend with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Bend to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from South Bend to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Bend to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from South Bend to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

The most flights from SBN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from South Bend to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Bend to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 12 flights from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from South Bend to Chicago?

    Departing from South Bend to Chicago will take you 1h 14m. The distance from South Bend to Chicago is about 84 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $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 (67%), SkyWest Airlines (59%) or United Airlines (59%) 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 $161. On average you can expect to pay $738. The most popular route, (South Bend/Michiana - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $239.

  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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