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.

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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
AED 412
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 412
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.

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 AED 107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about AED 525 for a 15h 46m 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 hire from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 3 miles 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 AED 107 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about AED 525 for a 15h 46m 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 hire from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,925 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (469 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around AED 744 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 823 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 AED 184 to AED 718 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 331% 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 698+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 441+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
AED 499+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
AED 316+
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Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
AED 275+
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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 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 32% 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 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is, on average, 32% 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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