Chicago to South Bend (ORD–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–SBN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 84 miles in approximately 0h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 68 | CR2, CR5, CRJ | 0h52-1h06 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 42 | BUS | 2h30-2h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach South Bend from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→SBN | MDW→SBN | MKE→SBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 138 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 1h 18m | 1h 1m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · SBN: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in South Bend.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–SBN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to SBN
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 138 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SBN ranges from 0 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 84 miles (135 km). There are approximately 138 weekly flights outbound and 173 return, totaling 311 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 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 (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).