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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Bend has to offer.
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 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.
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. The shortest flight to South Bend from India departs from Visakhapatnam and takes around 43h 54m.
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 ₹ 1,666 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about ₹ 14,331 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.
Car
Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
South Bend’s bus station is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving South Bend
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
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 6 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 86 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 ₹ 1,030 and ₹ 1,373.