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 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$ 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 3 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. 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 Dollar, 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 Vancouver and takes around 6h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Bend. 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 Dollar, 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 (7,446 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,389 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,416 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,362 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,639 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,996 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,154 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,858 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,145 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,693 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (665 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (507 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (451 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,111 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,033 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (211 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (372 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around C$ 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 347 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$ 78 to C$ 1,167 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 183% 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$ 261+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 124+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 154 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 3 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.72 and C$ 20.96.

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 154 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 3 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.31 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$ 15.72 and C$ 20.96.

Car rental agencies in South Bend

Budget

Budget

Dollar

Dollar

Hertz

Hertz
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