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How to get there
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 American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Notre Dame to Winter Park takes 36h 44m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $115 for a 37h 01m 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Notre Dame to Winter Park takes 36h 44m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Orlando, expect to pay about $115 for a 37h 01m 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 (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,728 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,687 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,174 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,473 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,737 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,057 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (496 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,244 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (572 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,155 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (410 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)
$153+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1979 reviews)
$81+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 192 reviews)
$93+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 724 reviews)
$78+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 906 reviews)
$111+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1468 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Notre Dame, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Notre Dame, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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