Notre Dame travel guide

Notre Dame Tourism | Notre Dame Guide

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Notre Dame in March
Estimated hotel price
$92
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Notre Dame. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $170 for a 15h 46m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Notre Dame. The train journey from Notre Dame to Chicago takes 1h 29m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $170 for a 15h 46m 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 Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

Airlines serving Notre Dame

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,583 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,036 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (388 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (294 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (5,119 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,805 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1619 reviews)
$116+
Varsity Clubs Of America - South Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 222 reviews)
$93+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend near Notre Dame
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1346 reviews)
$64+
DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (7.1, 390 reviews)
$91+
Comfort Suites University Area
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1215 reviews)
$74+
Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1026 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Notre Dame is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Notre Dame is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.