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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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Bend has to offer.

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Where to Eat in South Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cascade (320 E Colfax Ave) and Rohr’s (1 Notre Dame Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Washington, D.C. takes 15h 54m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $1,388 for a 20h 07m 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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Washington, D.C. takes 15h 54m and costs around $181 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $1,388 for a 20h 07m 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

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,866 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,557 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,198 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,996 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (534 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (432 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,564 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,318 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend By IHG and Comfort Suites South Bend Near Casino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from $56 to $219 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 288% 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 537 reviews)
$175+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 221 reviews)
$99+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2016 reviews)
$92+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 745 reviews)
$89+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 908 reviews)
$101+
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Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 122 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Bend costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. 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, 13% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Full-size

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate
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