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. South Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Bend in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in South Bend, with an average rainfall of 2″.
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 center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Bend include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 35m.
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 $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $138 for a 20h 07m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 2.0 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Airlines serving South Bend
Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend
Most booked hotels in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. 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 rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South Bend
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$34/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$34/day