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$143+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SBN
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Bend

Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Bend
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Bend. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/2010:25 am
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Mon 8/2411:38 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/89:20 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 8/127:39 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/265:59 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop25h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/108:46 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop12h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/201:03 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop25h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/235:11 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop21h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 8/215:55 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 07m
United Airlines
Fri 8/284:40 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 7/299:00 am
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 8/56:26 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/207:44 pm
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/246:47 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop29h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 12/83:35 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 12/129:34 am
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 7/245:52 pm
ORD
-
SBN
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 8/273:13 pm
SBN
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/148:05 am
ORD
-
SBN
1 stop9h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/177:27 pm
SBN
-
ORD
1 stop18h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 8/99:14 am
MDW
-
SBN
1 stop24h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/138:53 pm
SBN
-
MDW
2 stops19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/41:25 pm
MDW
-
SBN
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Thu 8/63:16 pm
SBN
-
MDW
1 stop22h 23m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$978

Find flight deals from Chicago to South Bend

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Good one-way deal

$295 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Bend that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

7:53 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 9/10

9:10 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$249

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

5:55 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

South Bend/Michiana

Fri 8/28

4:40 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$285

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

7:44 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop21h 13m

South Bend/Michiana

Mon 8/24

6:47 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop29h 21m

$303
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

3:35 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 12/12

9:34 am-9:45 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$319

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

10:25 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

South Bend/Michiana

Sat 8/15

7:38 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$349

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

12:44 am-8:13 pm

2 stops18h 29m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/30

8:53 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$350

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

9:30 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 8/23

7:39 am-7:59 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$374

ChicagoSouth Bend

ORD - SBN

ORDSBN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

7:50 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 32m

South Bend/Michiana

Sun 11/15

9:10 pm-11:57 am

1 stop15h 47m

$403

ChicagoSouth Bend

MDW - SBN

MDWSBN

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/9

9:14 am-10:47 am

1 stop24h 33m

South Bend/Michiana

Thu 8/13

8:53 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops19h 06m

$549
Cheapest one-way

ChicagoSouth Bend

MDW - SBN

MDWSBN

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/29

11:45 am-8:13 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$166

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to South Bend

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 Chicago to South Bend in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Chicago-South Bend flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-South Bend flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-South Bend flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-South Bend 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 Chicago-South Bend 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 Chicago to South Bend

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to South Bend in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 75% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to South Bend

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 27, 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to South Bend. 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 into for flights to South Bend from Chicago?

    Located just 3.4 mi from the city center, South Bend/Michiana is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Bend from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to South Bend/Michiana (SBN) should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

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

    Departing from Chicago to South Bend will take you 1h 07m. There are 84 mi between Chicago and South Bend. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to South Bend are Emirates (68%), SkyWest Airlines (64%) and United Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to South Bend?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to South Bend? While on average our users pay $295, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $284. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - South Bend/Michiana), is priced around $249.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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.

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Top airline flying from Chicago to South Bend

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to South Bend. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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