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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 58m.

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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $149 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 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 58m.

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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $149 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 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,916 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,665 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,298 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,974 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,213 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (542 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (456 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (435 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,327 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,667 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (281 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)
$233+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 2018 reviews)
$81+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 746 reviews)
$91+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 909 reviews)
$104+
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Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 121 reviews)
$133+
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Quality Inn South Bend near Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.3, 294 reviews)
$65+
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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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

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