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Nearest Airport to South Bend: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to South Bend is South Bend International Airport (SBN), about 6.2 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 125 km away.

Closest airport SBN South Bend International Airport 6.2 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international MDW Chicago Midway International Airport 125 km · 78 mi · ~2 h 14 min by car

Airports near South Bend

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    South Bend International Airport Flag of United StatesSouth Bend, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SBN 6.2 km4 mi · ~7 min
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    Michigan City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMichigan City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MGC 47 km30 mi · ~51 min
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    Porter County Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesValparaiso, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    VPZ 68 km42 mi · ~1 h 13 min
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    Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Flag of United StatesKalamazoo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    AZO 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
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    Gary/Chicago International Airport Flag of United StatesGary, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GYY 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
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    Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field Flag of United StatesBattle Creek, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BTL 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
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    Grissom Air Reserve Base Flag of United StatesPeru, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GUS 115 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
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    Fort Wayne International Airport Flag of United StatesFort Wayne, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FWA 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    Chicago Midway International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MDW 125 km78 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flag of United StatesChicago, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    ORD 141 km88 mi · ~2 h 31 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of South Bend; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to South Bend?

The nearest airport to South Bend is South Bend International Airport (SBN), about 6.2 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 125 km away.

Which international airport is closest to South Bend?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 125 km from South Bend in a straight line — roughly 2 h 14 min by car.

What other airports are near South Bend?

Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) — 47 km, Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) — 68 km and Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) — 84 km.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to South Bend International Airport?

About 7 min by car for the 6.2 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.