Only 84 Miles: American Airlines Launches New Extremely Short Route [Map]

American Airlines will launch flights on one of the shortest routes in its entire network this fall, restoring scheduled service between Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and South Bend International Airport (SBN) after more than a quarter of a century. The 84 miles (135 km) flight will launch on October 3, 2026, operated three times daily by SkyWest Airlines under the American Eagle brand.