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 4 miles 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 58m.

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 $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $95 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 73 miles 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 4 miles 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 58m.

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 $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $95 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 73 miles 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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,115 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,197 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,787 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,058 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,591 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (501 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (574 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,196 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (263 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

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Morris Inn at Notre Dame
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 535 reviews)
$154+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1980 reviews)
$81+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 727 reviews)
$79+
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Comfort Suites South Bend Near Casino
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 319 reviews)
$89+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, 477 reviews)
$113+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1467 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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