Chicago to South Bend (ORD–SBN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 70 | CR2, CR5, CRJ | 1h-1h36 | Star Alliance | EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 42 | BUS | 2h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 140 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 18m | 0h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 18% | – | – |
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 140 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SBN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SBN is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 84 miles (135 km). There are approximately 140 weekly flights outbound and 142 return, totaling 282 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via General Mitchell, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).