How far is Chicago, IL, from South Bend, IN?
The distance between South Bend (South Bend International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 74 miles / 120 kilometers / 65 nautical miles.
The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (MDW) is 91 miles / 147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 55 minutes.
South Bend International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from South Bend to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from South Bend to Chicago. 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 South Bend to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between South Bend and Chicago?
The time difference between South Bend and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour behind South Bend.
Flight carbon footprint between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from South Bend to Chicago 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 South Bend to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |