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$163+ 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 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBN — CHI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$252 or less
From South Bend/Michiana to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from South Bend/Michiana to Chicago (CHI).

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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:20 amSBN - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/73:40 pmORD - SBN
Nonstop0h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3110:46 pmSBN - ORD
1 stop16h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/74:36 pmORD - SBN
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:15 pmSBN - MDW
2 stops17h 41mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/711:07 amMDW - SBN
1 stop6h 50mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/3$258

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Bend to Chicago that are best for you.

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South Bend

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/31

9:20 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

3:40 pm-5:39 pm

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/31

10:46 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop16h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

4:36 pm-9:11 am

1 stop15h 35m

$249

South BendChicago

SBN - MDW

SBNMDW

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 7/31

9:15 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/7

11:07 am-6:57 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$258

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 7/26

2:14 pm-7:49 am

1 stop18h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

7:01 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop17h 33m

$575

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 7/20

10:46 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$163

South BendChicago

SBN - MDW

SBNMDW

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/10

7:47 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$163

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 7/25

7:30 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$204

South BendChicago

SBN - ORD

SBNORD

South Bend/Michiana

Wed 10/1

8:25 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$502

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Deals found on 7/1

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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?

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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Bend to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SBN to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air 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.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 9 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. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Allegiant Air and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $258 and $575, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 38% 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $163. Users have also found prices from $204 and $502 on United Airlines and Delta, 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 (86%), SkyWest Airlines (72%) or United Airlines (72%) 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 $169. On average you can expect to pay $1,145. 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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