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. Consider staying at least one whole day in South Bend to see all of its attractions.

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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 March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 4h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about C$ 47 for a 5h 01m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the downtown.

Plane

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 Toronto and takes around 4h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about C$ 47 for a 5h 01m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Car

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.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the downtown.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,752 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,058 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (572 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,161 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (411 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 C$ 67 to C$ 959 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 299% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend

Most booked hotels in South Bend

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Morris Inn at Notre Dame
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 154+
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Homewood Suites By Hilton South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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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 6 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48.

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 6 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.16 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$ 13.86 and C$ 18.48.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Minivan

5 adults, 5 Bags

C$ 100/day

Minivan

Full-size SUV

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 112/day

Full-size SUV
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