Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in June
Estimated hotel price
$189
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.

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 $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $240 for a 15h 46m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

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 $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $240 for a 15h 46m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 3.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 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 holiday rental options in South Bend, with prices from $84 to $442 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 324% 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
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$442+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$229+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$140+
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Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$126+
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Hiring 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 hire a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire 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 hire a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in South Bend

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Alamo

Alamo
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