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$157+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)

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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SBN
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to South Bend (SBN). 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 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Bend/Michiana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 18% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/295:50 pmORD - SBN
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/59:20 amSBN - ORD
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/206:56 amORD - SBN
1 stop10h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/249:26 pmSBN - ORD
1 stop15h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$216

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to South Bend 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 July 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

Fly to

South Bend

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

5:50 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

South Bend/Michiana

Tue 8/5

9:20 am-9:26 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

6:56 am-6:42 pm

1 stop10h 46m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/24

9:26 pm-11:43 am

1 stop15h 17m

$216

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

5:40 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$157

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/31

9:30 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$219

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

7:10 am-1:34 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$502

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

12:36 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$527

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Deals found on 6/30

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 ORD to SBN?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to South Bend. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 52% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to South Bend. 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 2, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SBN 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 South Bend

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Bend. 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 South Bend. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

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 into for flights to South Bend from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into South Bend/Michiana (SBN) if they book a flight to South Bend from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, South Bend/Michiana has 9 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 1 airline. South Bend/Michiana is conveniently located just 3.4 mi from South Bend’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to South Bend, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is Delta, starting at $446 round trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend 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 $527 and $624 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend?

    Consider Air New Zealand (81%), SkyWest Airlines (77%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend? While on average our users pay $293, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - South Bend/Michiana), is priced around $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to South Bend that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to South Bend?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to South Bend?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to South Bend 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend (average of $329). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Bend in July is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 AirlinesCheapest$174Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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