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
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 14h 14m.

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$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about C$ 94 for a 4h 52m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the downtown.

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 Toronto and takes around 14h 14m.

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$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cleveland, expect to pay about C$ 94 for a 4h 52m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the downtown.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,289 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,168 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (405 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,909 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (296 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (486 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (182 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around C$ 280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 287 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$ 74 to C$ 313 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 279% 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 313+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka South Bend
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 154+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 115+
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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 3 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.54. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in South Bend

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Alamo

Alamo
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