Airport Codes, Identifiers, and Abbreviations
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Airport Codes, Identifiers, and Abbreviations

Everyone knows popular airport codes like LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) and Chicago’s ORD (O’Hare International Airport). South Bend International Airport even has an easy-to-remember airport code: SBN. If you’ve ever wondered about other airport codes, we have the list for you. It’s broken down by airport, city, state, and IATA airport code. Airport City…

South Shore Line to bus passengers between South Bend and Michigan City
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South Shore Line to bus passengers between South Bend and Michigan City

If you plan on taking the South Shore Line this month, you’ll want to know about a few service changes including several cancellations. The commuter rail service between South Bend International Airport and downtown Chicago is undergoing maintenance. Specifically, this affects service between South Bend and Michigan City. “Passengers will be bused between Carroll Ave….

South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter
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South Shore Line operating on a regular schedule for Good Friday and Easter

If you rely on the South Shore for travel between South Bend and Chicago, you’ll want to know that the regular schedule is in effect for Good Friday and Easter. “The South Shore Line will operate a regular weekday train schedule on Good Friday, April 2, 2021,” the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District says. “All ticket…

NICTD board meeting scheduled for March 29
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NICTD board meeting scheduled for March 29

The Board of Trustees of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District will hold an executive session on Monday, March 29 at 10:30 AM Eastern Time. A public session follows at 11:30 AM Eastern. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District operates the South Shore Line with service from Millennium Station in downtown Chicago to the South…

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Highlights Transportation

The monthly “Discover South Bend” series is back for a weekend of transportation themed events. The city is promoting public transportation on Friday with Bus the Bend. Reduced fares will be offered until 8 pm on Friday with riders getting a chance to explore the city on buses. Tours of Transpo’s LEED-certified facility will be…

NICTD Seeks Public Comment for Proposed South Shore Fare Increase
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NICTD Seeks Public Comment for Proposed South Shore Fare Increase

A public meeting is set for a proposed fare increase on the South Shore. The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) will host five separate meetings, two of which will be in the South Bend metro area. The proposed fare increase will affect pre-purchase fares with the increase ranging from 10 to 15 percent. Tickets…

South Bend Aims for Sustainability to Improve Environment, Save Tax Dollars
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South Bend Aims for Sustainability to Improve Environment, Save Tax Dollars

You probably have never heard of the Office of Sustainability. Situated in a nondescript office building on the former highly industrial Sample Street — tucked away in a corner of the city’s Public Works division — the Office of Sustainability looks to assist in South Bend’s rebirth as a place where people can live, work…

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Flights Delayed and Canceled at South Bend International Airport

A small fire at an FAA radar center in Illinois is grounding flights across the entire country, affecting flights into and out of South Bend International Airport. A number of inbound and outbound flights have already been canceled for this afternoon and evening. All flights into and out of Chicago have been cancelled or grounded…

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South Bend International Airport Adding Direct Flights to New York City

South Bend International Airport announced this morning the addition of direct flights to metro New York City. The first flight will depart Newark’s Liberty International Airport to South Bend on October 26. The first departure from South Bend to New York will take place the next day. Ticket sales began immediately. Regional carrier Express Jet…