Hotels ND and Clemson

[wugambi812]

The last time we played in South Bend the school actually had a package that included access to a tailgate as well as shuttle busses to and from the game. The busses left from The Gold Coast (North Michigan Avenue). It made it much easier logistically to handle than driving.

As some folks mentioned its about a 1:40 drive but you lose an hour as South Bend is in the Eastern Time Zone. Additionally, traffic on game days is a lot more than normal. You CAN take the train, but that schedule may not align with the game start or end time.

 

[Ryanmilli]

Heard of a train from Chicago to south bend.... Is this recommended?

That would be the South Shore Line, which you can take from Millenium Station in Chicago to the South Bend Airport. There is an express train that is around 2 hours. You would need some form of transportation from the airport to the stadium.

It is typical of public transportation: don't have to worry about driving and it is relatively inexpensive but there is a strange cast of characters, no flexibility, and mid amenities (hard seats, bad wifi). It gets the job done but I would not necessarily recommend it. I commuted to Chicago from SB for work for 3 years and took the train once then ponied up for a garage spot in the loop.

 

[DreCooL]

i know we have some foodies in here. What food spots you guys hitting that weekend? Probably staying DT myself as well.

 

[hoops156]

i know we have some foodies in here. What food spots you guys hitting that weekend? Probably staying DT myself as well.

lou malnattis

its gonna be freezing that weekend though

 

[Brains]

Home 2 Suites in Elkhart just south of the Michigan border. It's about 15 miles from South Bend.

 

[Notsince1985]

When I went to Clemson in 2010 we stayed in Anderson. It's like 20 minutes from the stadium, but on game day it took us over 2 hours.

 

[Tony4Canes]

Home 2 Suites in Elkhart just south of the Michigan border. It's about 15 miles from South Bend.

But how far drive? Seemed to take longer last time I was that way

 

[Brains]

But how far drive? Seemed to take longer last time I was that way

I can't account for traffic but Elkhart is 15 miles to South Bend as stated.

 

[joeyhh]

Two good Marriott’s in South Bend. Courtyard and Aloft. Reasonable $

 

[Tony4Canes]

Two good Marriott’s in South Bend. Courtyard and Aloft. Reasonable $

Sure but not game weekend lol

 

[tinman_96]

Don't forget about $50-75/night for parking Downtown Chicago

valet is $80 a night now lol. There is a downtown location of National rent a car in the loop you can uber to and get morning of if you want to save a few $ too

 

[Tony4Canes]

valet is $80 a night now lol. There is a downtown location of National rent a car in the loop you can uber to and get morning of if you want to save a few $ too

Luckily or not, I will be driving over from
OH so Chicago out of the way. You and dad going??

 

[tinman_96]

Luckily or not, I will be driving over from
OH so Chicago out of the way. You and dad going??

Yessir, got a group of 4. Ready to pay out the *** for some good lower bowl seats behind Miami bench.

I expect it to be one of the highest priced tickets to get this year in all CFP

 

[dantheman349]

i stayed in chicago. much better than staying in south bend. make a long weekend out of it. it is about an hour and a half out. we left chicago early and had breakfast in south bend.

the nicest people i have ever met.

I could’ve sworn some ND fan was saying we shouldn’t go to the game because they’ll be mad lol.

 

[NBCOwnsUs]

Heard of a train from Chicago to south bend.... Is this recommended?

Yes, you can take the South shore train line from Chicago to South Bend. The Chicago station is right by millennium Park. I would recommend it over renting a car and driving if the train schedule works for the kickoff and your game day plans. It's convenient and you can get liquored up.

 

[DreCooL]

lou malnattis

its gonna be freezing that weekend though

yeah i fully expect to be wearing 4 coats and 3 pairs of socks lol