Flying Into South Bend: What to Know About South Bend International Airport (SBN)

Flying into The Bend comes with certain perks.

South Bend International Airport (SBN) boasts the amenities of a larger airport with the benefit of catering to fewer travelers than a metropolitan hub. It’s quicker. It’s easier. And one connection can get you anywhere else in the country.

Direct Flights to South Bend

Five airlines – Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta and United – operate at South Bend International, offering direct flights to many destinations across the country.

Fly nonstop from Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Knoxville, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix/Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sandford, Sarasota/Bradenton, Tampa/St. Petersburg, and Washington, D.C.

RELATED CONTENT: Check out flights and arrival/departure times at flysbn.com

Why SBN?

It’s simple: While air travel presents plenty of headaches, South Bend International Airport makes life a little easier.

The airport offers TSA Pre-Check. Even without that, it’s recommended that travelers arrive no more than 90 minutes before their flight during non-peak travel. You’ll breeze through check-in and security. That leaves plenty of time to grab a bite to eat before your flight or connect to the free Wi-Fi and check e-mails.

If you're flying during peak times like Notre Dame football, Spring Break, or holidays, plan to arrive the recommended two hours before your flight to be safe.

Aside from air, South Bend International also offers interstate rail (via the South Shore Line train into Chicago).

Ground Transportation from SBN

Rideshare

Popular ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft are permitted to drop off and pick up at SBN. Rides2u is an additional locally owned and operated rideshare service.

Limo/Car/Taxi Service

For information on limousine, car and taxi companies that service South Bend International Airport, visit Ground Transportation.

Train

The South Shore is an electric train line that connects South Bend International Airport to downtown Chicago with stops throughout Northwest Indiana. Visit the South Shore/NICTD Website for the most up-to-date schedule information. Amtrak also connects South Bend to major cities like Toledo, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston and Washington D.C.

Bus

Transpo offers city bus service to destinations throughout the South Bend area. Interurban Trolley provides bus service to three fixed routes, connecting Elkhart, Goshen and South Bend International Airport.

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Grab a Pre-Flight Bite

Bar Fly and a South Bend Chocolate Café are located beyond the security checkpoint in Concourse A with fresh food and craft brews. There’s another Bar Fly before security along with Studebagels and The Pop Stop, where you can create your own popcorn.

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Where to Stay Near the South Bend Airport

There are plenty of places to stay in South Bend & Mishawaka when you arrive. Here are the closest options near the South Bend Airport.