South Bend event weekends: what to do between sessions
Notre Dame's home in northern Indiana: the Golden Dome, the Grotto and the Studebaker museum, 1.5 hours from Chicago.
Events we cover in South Bend
Arriving
South Bend (SBN) has direct flights; the South Shore Line train links to Chicago.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Mishawaka chains | East of campus. |
| Mid-range | Eddy Street Commons | Next to campus. |
| Splurge | Morris Inn | On campus. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hampton Inn South Bend
- Mid-range: Hilton Garden Inn South Bend
- Splurge: Morris Inn
Tours
Where to eat
With kids
- Potawatomi Zoo.
Rainy-day backups
- Raclin Murphy Museum of Art.
Free things to do
- Notre Dame Grotto and Basilica.
- East Race Waterway.
Getting around
- You need a car. Hotels for commencement weekend often sell out a year ahead and require two- or three-night minimums. Book as soon as the date is posted.