Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Bend
Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Bend
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to South Bend? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to South Bend vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to South Bend for specific travel dates.
2026-11-09
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-14
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-16
ORD - SBN
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to South Bend flight facts
Distance
86 mi
138 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in South Bend
SBN · South Bend Regional
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo is 54 mi from South Bend
Flights Chicago - Fort Wayne · Fort Wayne is 77 mi from South Bend
Flights Chicago - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 91 mi from South Bend
Flights Chicago - Lansing · Lansing is 115 mi from South Bend
Flights Chicago - Milwaukee · Milwaukee is 118 mi from South Bend
Flights Chicago - Indianapolis · Indianapolis is 138 mi from South Bend
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to South Bend
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
ORD - SBN
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to South Bend depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to South Bend.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to South Bend.
Chicago and South Bend are about 86 miles (138 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 86-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in South Bend: South Bend Regional (SBN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into South Bend, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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