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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Notre Dame travel guide

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You're Going to Love Notre Dame

With a population of 5 973, Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Notre Dame

Notre Dame in February
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Notre Dame in February
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Notre Dame

Plane

When flying to Notre Dame, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Notre Dame include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $201 for a 17h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 km from Notre Dame. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Notre Dame, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Notre Dame include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $201 for a 17h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 km from Notre Dame. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,491 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (484 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (556 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,206 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

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Morris Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 530 reviews)
$135+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1966 reviews)
$68+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 714 reviews)
$79+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 903 reviews)
$107+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1468 reviews)
$54+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1138 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $218 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 67% more expensive than at South Bend/Michiana.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Notre Dame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Notre Dame, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $218 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 67% more expensive than at South Bend/Michiana.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Notre Dame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Notre Dame, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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