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.

Where to Eat in South Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tippecanoe Place (620 W Washington St) and The Mark Dine & Tap (1234 Eddy Street) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 139
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 S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 119 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 Avis and Thrifty, 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 S$ 27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about S$ 119 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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

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

Airports near South Bend

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,344 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,916 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (156 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn South Bend Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend

Most booked hotels in South Bend

Morris Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 263+
The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 94+
Varsity Clubs of America South Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 157+
Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 124+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka South Bend
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 183+

Hiring a car in South Bend

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 S$ 1.42 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 S$ 17.01 and S$ 22.68. 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 car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 S$ 1.42 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 S$ 17.01 and S$ 22.68. 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 car hire (Nissan Leaf or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.