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

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South Bend to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 74 mi 23h 26m nonstop -1h behind 46 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SBN and MDW, connecting options are available through 46 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SBN to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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 Chicago from South Bend

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SBN→MDW FWA→MDW ORD→MDW
Distance from SBN – 77 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 4
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 23h 26m 0h 32m 0h 45m
Fort Wayne (FWA) to Chicago flights · Chicago (ORD) to Chicago flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBN with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in South Bend, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
74 mi / 119 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 26m.
Facts

SBN–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the South Bend to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance74 mi / 119 km
Flight time23h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SBN
Full nameSouth Bend International Airport
IATA / ICAOSBN / KSBN
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr0.9M
Elevation799 ft / 244 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SBN to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from South Bend International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 23h 26m. The route covers 74 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SBN to MDW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, MKE, DSM, BNA, BDL, LNK, YYZ, IAD, PHL, ACY, APF, DAL, BOS, JAX, EYW, PIE, DEN, TPA, HOU, PBI, MIA, IAH, RSW, SNA, SLC, VNY, PHX, SAN, LAX, SJC, SFO, ORD, DTW, MSP, CLT, DFW, ATL, SRQ, FLL, MCO, LAS, PGD, IND, CMH, HSV and PIT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind South Bend.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SBN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FWA, ORD and GRR. 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 SBN to MDW

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

SBN to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBN to MDW ranges from 23 hours 26 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

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Wayne (FWA), Chicago (ORD) and Grand Rapids (GRR).