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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Notre Dame to see all of its attractions.

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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train. The train journey from Notre Dame to Detroit takes 14h 24m and costs around $145 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $104 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 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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train. The train journey from Notre Dame to Detroit takes 14h 24m and costs around $145 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $104 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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,176 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,265 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,871 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,052 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,191 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,576 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (454 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (506 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,261 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,256 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (267 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (414 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)
$160+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1982 reviews)
$81+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 194 reviews)
$85+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 727 reviews)
$87+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1031 reviews)
$57+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, 478 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

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