Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

South Bend travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in South Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) and Parisi's Ristorante Italiano (1412 S Bend Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $143 for a 15h 46m trip. 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

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 United Airlines, Allegiant Air and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $143 for a 15h 46m trip. 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,048 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,336 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,971 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,171 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (386 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites South Bend Near Casino and Candlewood Suites South Bend Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from $53 to $263 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 324% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in South Bend by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend

Most booked hotels in South Bend

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Morris Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 513 reviews)
$263+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1810 reviews)
$92+
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Varsity Clubs Of America - South Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9, 655 reviews)
$118+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 113 reviews)
$114+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 588 reviews)
$103+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 854 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Bend, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in South Bend costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Bend, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy
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