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Flights from Columbus to South Bend

There are no direct flights from Columbus to South Bend. The fastest way is one stop via Detroit or Chicago, about 3h 25m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 25m
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Columbus to South Bend at a glance

Fastest journey3h 25mVia Detroit, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Detroit (DTW) SBN
Leg 1: SkyWest, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon10:45 CMH11:28 DTW2h 02m connection13:30 DTW14:10 SBNSkyWest
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 25m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) SBN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon10:45 CMH10:53 ORD2h 07m connection13:00 ORD14:29 SBNUnited Airlines + SkyWest
31 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 44m
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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
334 km207 miles
Journey time
3h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSouth Bend vs Columbus
Currency in South Bend
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → SBN

Flights from Columbus to South Bend: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to South Bend?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit and 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 Columbus to South Bend?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 334 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and South Bend?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW) and Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and South Bend?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). South Bend: South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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