South Bend travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Bend
With a population of 101,168, South Bend is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in South Bend
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) and The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in South Bend
When to visit South Bend
Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Bend in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in South Bend, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to South Bend
Plane
When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Bend include Delta, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 2.0 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Kyte, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Airlines serving South Bend
Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend
Most booked hotels in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.
Best car rental deals in South Bend
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$35/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day