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, The Lauber (504 E Lasalle Ave 2) and Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) are great picks.
When to visit South Bend
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.
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 centre The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 8h 35m.
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 C$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about C$ 161 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 centre.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the downtown.
Airlines serving South Bend
Where to stay in South Bend
Average rates range from around C$ 266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from C$ 79 to C$ 270 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 353% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend
Most booked hotels in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend
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 downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.50 and C$ 20.67. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South Bend
Economy
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 70/day
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 85/day
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