Why go
- City in Indiana, United States.
- Served by South Bend International Airport (SBN).
History
South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat. It lies along the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which it derives its name. It is the fourth-most populous city in Indiana with a population of 103,453 at the 2020 census. Located directly south of Indiana's northern border with Michigan, South Bend anchors the broader Michiana region. Its metropolitan area had a population of 324,501 in 2020, while its combined statistical area had 812,199 residents.
Where to stay
630 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601 · oliverinn.com
702 W Colfax Ave, South Bend, IN 46601 · innisfreebnb.com
1012 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601 · artandlodging.com
1399 N Notre Dame Ave, South Bend, IN 46617 · morrisinn.nd.edu
900 Thomas St, South Bend, IN 46601 · avantihouse.com
1404 Ivy Ct, South Bend, IN 46637 · ivycourt.com
53993 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637 · innatsaintmarys.com
1208 E Douglas Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545 · ihg.com
215 S Dixie Way, South Bend, IN 46637 · wyndhamhotels.com
120 N Dixie Way, South Bend, IN 46637 · ihg.com
3916 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46628 · ihg.com
1140 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617 · hilton.com
222 S Dixie Way, South Bend, IN 46637 · wyndhamhotels.com
121 S Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601 · marriott.com
53995 State Hwy 933, South Bend, IN 46637 · hilton.com
111 N Main St, South Bend, IN 46601 · marriott.com
1220 E Angela Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617 · marriott.com
123 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601 · hilton.com
4124 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46628 · choicehotels.com
4134 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46628 · choicehotels.com
Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 4615 Miami Street, South Bend, 46614 · arbys.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 06:30-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 530 West McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka, 46545-5520 · bk.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 314 North Ironwood Drive, Mishawaka, 46544 · locations.cariboucoffee.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 4555 South Michigan Street, South Bend, 46614 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00; Su 10:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 1627 Edison Road, South Bend, 46637 · pizza.dominos.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-19:00; Su 06:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 52931 Indiana 933, South Bend, 46637 · locations.dunkindonuts.com
Bagel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:30-14:30 Features: takeaway · 2019 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, 46637 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 4115 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · restaurants.ihop.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 209 East Ireland Road, South Bend, 46614 · pandaexpress.com
Hot Dog, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · 5102 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · portillos.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00 Features: takeaway · 5310 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · locations.qdoba.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00 · 3930 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · redlobster.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-03:00, Fr,Sa 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 536 West McKinley Road, Mishawaka, 46545 · locations.tacobell.com
Juice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2405 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 46545 · locations.smoothieking.com
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · 6615 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · restaurants.applebees.com
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-21:00 · 235 South Michigan Street, South Bend, 46601 · cambodianthai.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-16:30 · 100 Hesburgh Center, Notre Dame, 46556 · dining.nd.edu
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · samuelmancinos.com
Asian, Kebab, Mediterranean, Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: vegetarian options · 1551 East McKinley Avenue, 46545 · petramiddleeasterncuisine.godaddysites.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 10:30-19:00 · 512 South Spring Street, Mishawaka, 46544 · sunnysgourmetproducts.com
Greek, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr, Sa 10:30-23:30; Su 10:30-22:00 Features: takeaway · North Dixie Way · tallenskinggyros.com
Lebanese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 317 West University Drive, Mishawaka, 46545
Restaurant · Opening hours: Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su-Th 10:30-20:00 · 2031 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, 46637-5686 · guadalupes.com
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 1240 East Ireland Road, South Bend, 46614
Argentinian, Restaurant · Argentinian restaurant · 601 East Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, 46617 · chimichurriargentineanfoodin.com
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · indiagardenfood.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 209 South Michigan Street, South Bend, 46601 · wholehogz.com
Wings, Restaurant · Wings restaurant · West Ireland Road, South Bend, 46614
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant · 6402 Grape Road, Mishawaka, 46545
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 423 East University Drive, Granger, 46530
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-14:00 · O'Shaughnessy Hall, Notre Dame, 46556 · dining.nd.edu
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00 · 3921 North Main Street, Mishawaka, 46545 · ritters.com
African, Restaurant · African restaurant · 701 North Niles Avenue, South Bend, 46617-1923
Cajun, Coffee, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Coffee, Chocolate, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 122 South Michigan Street, South Bend
Salad, Restaurant · Features: delivery · 2022 South Bend Avenue, South Bend, 46637
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Bubble Tea cafe · 1234 North Eddy Street, South Bend, 46617
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Frozen Yogurt ice cream
German, Restaurant · German restaurant
Food Court · food court · 231 South Michigan Street, South Bend, 46601 · daintymaid.co
Fast Food · fast food
Indoor
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Airports
South Bend International Airport (SBN) 3.4 mi to the centre
South Bend, IN, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Mesa… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Chicago (68 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 9 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80, A320) · 5 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa, Punta Gorda, Sanford, St. Petersburg
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 3 routes: Atlanta*, Detroit*, Minneapolis*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, ERJ, CRJ, Embraer 170) · 1 route: Chicago*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport (NLE) 11 mi to the centre
Niles, MI, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Elkhart Municipal Airport (EKI) 13 mi to the centre
Elkhart, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) 22 mi to the centre
Plymouth, IN, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Chain-O-Lakes Airport 5 mi to the centre
South Bend, IN, US
Nelund Field 5.4 mi to the centre
Mishawaka, IN, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is South Bend International Airport (SBN); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SBN has direct flights to 9 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Las Vegas, Mesa…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for South Bend, Indiana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
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