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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. 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 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $141 for a 11h 34m 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 Turo, 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

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 $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $141 for a 11h 34m 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,593 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,241 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,988 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,548 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (536 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (457 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (279 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,582 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,321 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

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Morris Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 537 reviews)
$198+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2016 reviews)
$81+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 745 reviews)
$91+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 908 reviews)
$108+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.8, 479 reviews)
$129+
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Studio 6 Extended Stay South Bend Mishawaka South In
2 stars
Good (6.3, 381 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $58 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 $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $58 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 $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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