There are 5 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago by plane, train, rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
1h 45m$33–246Train
cheapest- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2h 1m$13–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Chicago88.2 mi
1h 42mDrive 88.2 mi
- Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicagocar 88.2 mi
1h 42m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160 / ...
2h 51m$14–20
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago is to train which costs $13 - $15 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Van Buren St.. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Chicago is 103 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs $13 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago, including transfers.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $30 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $15 and takes 2h 1m.
Chicago is 1h behind South Bend Airport (SBN). It is currently 1:30 PM in South Bend Airport (SBN) and 12:30 PM in Chicago.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St. every 2 hours. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from South Bend-SBN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Chicago.
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