Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker National Museum is a museum in South Bend, Indiana, United States, that displays a variety of automobiles, wagons, carriages, and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history. A drive of 2.2 mi reaches Notre Dame Stadium. Expect 63–83°F afternoons in the mildest months, May to October.
A museum inside South Bend
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°, with about 65" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in South Bend
Studebaker National Museum is inside South Bend, which has 24 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Chicago
Chicago is about 74 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
South Bend (SBN) has airline service, about 4 miles from Studebaker National Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Each month’s highs and lows around Studebaker National Museum are below.
Studebaker National Museum
The Studebaker National Museum is a museum in South Bend, Indiana, United States, that displays a variety of automobiles, wagons, carriages, and military vehicles related to the Studebaker Corporation and other aspects of American history.
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Towns to stay in near Studebaker National Museum
Places to stay start in South Bend (24) and Portage Township (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Studebaker National Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | in town | — | 24 17 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 103,201 | $140K | D |
| Portage Township | in town | — | 19 12 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 94,293 | $122K | — |
| Clay Township | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 35 33 hotels · 2 motels | 34,221 | $226K | — |
| Mishawaka | 5 mi east | 10 min | 27 25 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 51,226 | $156K | C− |
| Elkhart | 16 mi east | 25 min | 39 32 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 54,092 | $140K | — |
| Roseland | 3 mi north | 5 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 850 | $123K | — |
| Osolo Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 34 29 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 29,084 | $207K | — |
| Harris Township | 8 mi northeast | 15 min | 10 8 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 24,560 | $351K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Studebaker National Museum
Each of these is within 70 miles.
Big draw12 mi Stadium & arenaNotre Dame Stadium
Big draw69 mi MuseumBarack Obama Presidential Center
22 mi CaveGrotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame
44 mi National ParkIndiana Dunes National Park2.6M visitors a year
69 mi MuseumKenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry1.5M visitors a year
68 mi Park & preserveJackson Park
69 mi LandmarkOak Woods Cemetery
70 mi Stadium & arenaStagg FieldPhoto credits
Notre Dame Stadium: Tysto, Public domain · Barack Obama Presidential Center: AlphaBeta135, CC0 · Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, Notre Dame: Know1one1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Indiana Dunes National Park: J. Crocker, Attribution · Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry: zooey from Chicago, Illinois USA, CC BY 2.0 · Jackson Park: J. Crocker, Public domain · Oak Woods Cemetery: Unknown, Attribution · Stagg Field: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Before visiting Studebaker National Museum
Is Studebaker National Museum in South Bend?
Yes. It’s inside South Bend, IN.
When is the best time to visit Studebaker National Museum?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–83°.
How far is Studebaker National Museum from Chicago?
About 74 miles west of Chicago, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Studebaker National Museum?
South Bend (SBN), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Chicago Midway (MDW), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Studebaker National Museum?
Clay Township (4 mi, 35 places to stay), South Bend (in town, 24 places to stay) and Mishawaka (5 mi, 27 places to stay).
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