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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Notre Dame in August
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 51m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $179 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 Turo 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 51m.

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 $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $179 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

Lufthansa
Good (7,218 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,151 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,960 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,867 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,431 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,251 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (416 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,091 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,948 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (496 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (311 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (188 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 at Notre Dame
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 513 reviews)
$210+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1871 reviews)
$142+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 628 reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.9, 465 reviews)
$122+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1100 reviews)
$91+
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Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (6.3, 991 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Notre Dame is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Notre Dame is Intermediate (Chevrolet Colorado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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