How far is South Bend, IN, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 74 miles / 120 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to South Bend (SBN) is 92 miles / 148 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 56 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – South Bend International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to South Bend
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to South Bend. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 74.363 miles
- 119.676 kilometers
- 64.620 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 74.171 miles
- 119.367 kilometers
- 64.453 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to South Bend?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and South Bend?
The time difference between Chicago and South Bend is 1 hour. South Bend is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)
On average, flying from Chicago to South Bend generates about 36 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 36 kilograms equals 79 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to South Bend
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |
| Destination | South Bend International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | South Bend, IN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SBN |
| ICAO Code: | KSBN |
| Coordinates: | 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W |