South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (ORD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from South Bend International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 52 flights a week in July 2026. The 84-mile flight takes about 1h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 84 mi · 135 km
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying SBN to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 51 | Bombardier CRJ200, Bombardier CRJ550, Embraer E175 | 99,291 | 1h 13m |
| GoJet AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ550 | 781 | 1h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SBN to ORD flight schedule
9 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 7:39pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5723United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:00am | 5:59am | 31 | 77% |
| UA 5231United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:39am | 7:59am | 31 | 70% |
| UA 4794United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 9:10am | 9:27am | 31 | 69% |
| UA 5953United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:38am | 11:59am | 31 | 67% |
| UA 5998United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:05pm | 1:26pm | 21 | 67% |
| UA 5352United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:13pm | 3:30pm | 31 | 66% |
| UA 5675United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:40pm | 5:01pm | 31 | 51% |
| UA 5865United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:26pm | 6:40pm | 10 | 64% |
| UA 5885United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:39pm | 8:00pm | 21 | 60% |
Is SBN to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 2,790 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (75%), those around 4pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (33%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2,790 | 66% | 35 min | 3.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 82 | 84% | |
| 6am to 7am | 279 | 75% | |
| 7am to 8am | 365 | 70% | |
| 9am to 10am | 364 | 71% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 331 | 70% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 293 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 342 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 350 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 225 | 52% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 64 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 85 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 188 | 7,760 | |
| September 2025 | 210 | 8,832 | |
| October 2025 | 245 | 9,770 | |
| November 2025 | 221 | 7,964 | |
| December 2025 | 241 | 8,360 | |
| January 2026 | 246 | 7,590 | |
| February 2026 | 229 | 8,051 | |
| March 2026 | 236 | 8,535 | |
| April 2026 | 236 | 8,253 | |
| May 2026 | 265 | 9,634 | |
| June 2026 | 218 | 8,130 | |
| July 2026 | 231 | 8,087 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.