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

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

The driving distance from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago (ORD) is 109 miles / 176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 17 minutes.

South Bend International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)
  • 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 South Bend to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from South Bend International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 39 minutes.

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

On average, flying from South Bend to Chicago 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 South Bend to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between South Bend International Airport (SBN) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

United Airlines