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 Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) and Parisi's Ristorante Italiano (1412 S Bend Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in March
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in March
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 Syracuse takes 10h 59m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $174 for a 17h 24m 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 Syracuse takes 10h 59m and costs around $114 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $174 for a 17h 24m 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 (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,365 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (439 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (207 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,095 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,026 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $350 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $372 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 holiday rental options in South Bend, with prices from $94 to $1,773 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 163% 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)
$352+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$219+
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Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$122+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
$159+
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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 $1.58 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 $18.89 and $25.18. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Bend, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $1.58 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 $18.89 and $25.18. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Bend, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in South Bend

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Alamo

Alamo
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