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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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
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
$195
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 most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $347 for a 17h 08m 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 most popular train carrier serving South Bend, followed by Train. The train journey from South Bend to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $347 for a 17h 08m 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,656 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,898 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,063 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,607 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (491 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,235 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,088 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (565 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (406 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (255 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 holiday rental options in South Bend, with prices from $79 to $1,223 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 291% 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$130+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$181+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$93+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$98+
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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 $1.46 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 $17.41 and $23.21. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 37% 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 $1.46 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 $17.41 and $23.21. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 37% 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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