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Flights from Cincinnati to South Bend
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 44m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 44m
Cincinnati to South Bend at a glance
Fastest journey2h 44mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to South Bend
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CVG Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon14:15 CVG14:25 ORD1h 05m connection15:30 ORD16:59 SBNSkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 322 km200 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 44mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneSouth Bend vs Cincinnati
- Currency in South Bend
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → SBN
Flights from Cincinnati to South Bend: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 322 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and South Bend?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).





