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Flights from Cleveland to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Detroit, about 3h 14m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 14m
CLESBNORD

Cleveland to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey3h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Detroit

Best ways to fly from Cleveland 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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CLE Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat10:30 CLE10:44 ORD1h 31m connection12:15 ORD13:44 SBNSkyWest
41 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 14m
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CLE Detroit (DTW) SBN
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:15 CLE06:49 DTW6h 41m connection13:30 DTW14:10 SBNSkyWest
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 55m
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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
379 km235 miles
Journey time
3h 14mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSouth Bend vs Cleveland
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
CLE → SBN

Flights from Cleveland to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Detroit. 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 Cleveland to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 379 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and South Bend?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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