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. 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, The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) and Parisi's Ristorante Italiano (1412 S Bend Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 155
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 10h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. The train journey from South Bend to Syracuse takes 10h 59m and costs around C$ 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 143 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.

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 Dollar, 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 10h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. The train journey from South Bend to Syracuse takes 10h 59m and costs around C$ 94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 143 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.

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 Dollar, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (438 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (207 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,093 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,023 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (363 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around C$ 287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 303 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend By IHG and Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from C$ 77 to C$ 1,457 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 161% 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$ 289+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 157+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 132+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 152 per day, on average. 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$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69.

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 152 per day, on average. 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$ 1.30 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$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69.

Car rental agencies in South Bend

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Budget

Dollar

Dollar

Hertz

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