Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Notre Dame deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Notre Dame

Notre Dame in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Notre Dame in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 Sarasota and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $70 for a 14h 24m 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 Europcar, 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 Sarasota and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $70 for a 14h 24m 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,801 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,757 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,241 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,339 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,525 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,930 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,045 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,576 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,341 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (454 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (511 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (597 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,271 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (419 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1982 reviews)
$83+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 195 reviews)
$85+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 727 reviews)
$84+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1031 reviews)
$58+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, 478 reviews)
$119+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1148 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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