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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 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Notre Dame include Breeze Airways, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 56m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $122 for a 15h 54m 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 Turo, 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 Breeze Airways, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 56m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $122 for a 15h 54m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,279 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,113 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,049 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (471 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (526 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,159 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (230 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (389 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, 528 reviews)
$147+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1945 reviews)
$79+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 708 reviews)
$95+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, 473 reviews)
$133+
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Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1046 reviews)
$69+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1134 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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