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. Consider staying at least one whole day in South Bend to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) and The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Bend in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in South Bend, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 12h 35m.
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 C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 160 for a 17h 24m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the downtown.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn South Bend Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend.
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 6 km from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre 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 C$ 16.89 and C$ 22.52. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 108/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 115/day