Travel
Driving:
For those coming from Charlottesville, the drive is about 10 hours, but isn't a bad option. Chris and I drove twice in 2024, and plan to drive for the wedding.
Flying to Notre Dame:
You can fly into South Bend (SBN), and that’s probably easiest. The airport is small enough that rental cars and security are really smooth.
Alternatively, you can fly into Indianapolis (IND, 2.5 h drive to South Bend) or Chicago (ORD or MDW, 1.5 h drive to South Bend) and rent a car. Even though it’s a little further away, we will often fly into Indy and drive from there, rather than from Chicago since Indy is so much easier to get in and out of (far less traffic). If you do choose to fly into Chicago, there’s a train (South Shore Line, https://mysouthshoreline.com/) that goes from ORD into South Bend.
Hotels: Embassy Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites are right next to campus, and walking distance from the Basilica. Hilton Garden Inn is also a great option. Links below.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel South Bend
123 North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46601
A few of our guests recently found this hotel has great deals and is still pretty close, so putting it at the top of the list :).
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
53993 State Highway 933, South Bend, IN 46637
A great option, pretty close by - much less expensive than closer options like Embassy Suites/Fairfield
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Embassy Suites by Hilton South Bend at Notre Dame
1140 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46617
It's walking distance from the basilica/campus, but now more expensive than other options
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Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend at Notre Dame
1220 East Angela Boulevard, South Bend, IN 46617
Walking distance from the basilica/campus, but now more slightly expensive than options slightly further out
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Hilton Garden Inn South Bend
53995 State Highway 933, South Bend, IN 46637
This one is further away from campus, but a little more cost effective.
For all the days along the way