Chicago to South Bend (MDW–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MDW Airport Page →
74 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 4m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to South Bend flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 16m DLEJAKE → DLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to South Bend flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to South Bend flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 45m EJAWN → AA Charlotte (CLT) to South Bend flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 11m F9Y4 → AAQRRJ Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to South Bend flights
PGD Punta Gorda 7h 2m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to South Bend flights
IAD Dulles 7h 24m UAUD → MXUA Dulles (IAD) to South Bend flights
MCO Orlando 7h 30m WN → MX Orlando (MCO) to South Bend flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 52m EJAWN → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to South Bend flights
LAS Las Vegas 13h 48m LXJWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to South Bend flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to South Bend
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
74 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

MDW–SBN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from South Bend (SBN) South Bend to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DTW ~4h 4m MSP ~4h 16m ATL ~4h 42m CLT ~4h 45m DFW ~6h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
775
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDW → SBN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
SBN → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach South Bend from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to South Bend International Airport.
Metric MDW→SBN ORD→SBN MKE→SBN
Distance from MDW – 15 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 4
Weekly flights – 138 1
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 56m 0h 26m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to South Bend flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to South Bend flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to South Bend International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · SBN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in South Bend.
Distance & Flight Time
74 mi / 119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–SBN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to South Bend route.
Route details
Distance74 mi / 119 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: SBN
Full nameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to SBN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to South Bend International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 74 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SBN to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to SBN

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to SBN is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 74 miles (119 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).