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How far is South Bend, IN, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 84 miles / 135 kilometers / 73 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) is 109 miles / 176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 16 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 84.016 miles
  • 135.210 kilometers
  • 73.008 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
  • 83.812 miles
  • 134.882 kilometers
  • 72.831 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 O'Hare International Airport to South Bend International Airport is 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Chicago to South Bend generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W
Destination South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W

Airlines flying from Chicago (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)

United Airlines