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 Lauber (504 E Lasalle Ave 2) and Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) 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, American Airlines and Air France. 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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $147 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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, American Airlines and Air France. 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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $147 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 (7,208 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,135 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,956 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,397 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,262 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,808 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,717 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (415 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,938 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (307 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $202 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 $54 to $212 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 267% 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 at Notre Dame
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 512 reviews)
$212+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1871 reviews)
$143+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 134 reviews)
$96+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 628 reviews)
$89+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 861 reviews)
$112+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 263 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Compact
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