South Bend is the fourth largest city in Indiana with a population of nearly one million in its 11-county metropolitan area. Located in the northern most part of Indiana, South Bend is just 10 miles from the Michigan-Indiana border, and locals refer to the area as “Michiana.” South Bend is a true college town and is home to not only IU South Bend but also the University of Notre Dame, four other colleges and universities, and the College Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about the area by visiting the South Bend/Mishawaka Convention and Visitors Bureau.