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. Notre Dame deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Knoxville and takes around 1h 35m.
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 $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $186 for a 15h 46m trip.
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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $93 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at South Bend/Michiana.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Notre Dame is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.