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

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Chicago to South Bend
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 74 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and SBN, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to SBN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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.
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 0 5 3
Weekly flights 1 138 –
Flight time 1h 18m 0h 52m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 71% – –
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
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 approximately 1h 18m. The route covers 74 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to SBN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JVL, CMH, MKE, ANE, PIT, SDF, ORD, BNA, OMA, LNK, IND, BWI, IAD, MEM, TUL, RDU, BDL, DAL, STL, PHL, SFB, PIE, JFK, BOS, RSW, IAH, APF, MIA, SLC, PBI, DEN, VNY, PHX, CVG, SNA, SJC, LAX, MSP, SFO, DTW, MCO, ATL, PGD, DFW, FLL, SRQ, CLT and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 1 hours 18 minutes. The route covers a distance of 74 miles (119 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via JVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD) and Milwaukee (MKE).