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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) and The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) are great picks.
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.
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 5h 28m.
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.
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 Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the downtown.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn South Bend Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend.
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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$ 1.43 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$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.