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.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
RM 442
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 442
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. The shortest flight to South Bend from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 32h 45m.

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 RM 82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Syracuse, expect to pay about RM 316 for a 10h 59m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 2.0 miles from the city centre.

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. The shortest flight to South Bend from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 32h 45m.

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 RM 82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Syracuse, expect to pay about RM 316 for a 10h 59m trip. The train station in South Bend is called South Bend Amtrak Station, and is located 2.0 miles from the city centre.

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 (7,244 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,775 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,011 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,626 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,354 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,729 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,131 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,986 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (691 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (399 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (549 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,796 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (5,376 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around RM 768 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 991 and up for a 5-star experience. 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

The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 589+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend
4 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 540+
Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
RM 355+
Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
RM 210+

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 RM 4.16 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 RM 49.88 and RM 66.51.

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 RM 4.16 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 RM 49.88 and RM 66.51.