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$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
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 8h 09m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about C$ 131 for a 17h 08m 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 Sixt, 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 8h 09m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around C$ 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about C$ 131 for a 17h 08m 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 Sixt, 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

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,637 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,439 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,481 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (484 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,042 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (554 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,205 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 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$ 70 to C$ 949 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 231% 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Mishawaka-University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 150+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 83+
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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$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18.

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$ 1.20 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$ 14.39 and C$ 19.18.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 123/day

Intermediate SUV

Full-size SUV

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 177/day

Full-size SUV
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