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South Bend
is the largest city in the area known as
Michiana (southern
Michigan + Northwest Indiana). The city has many things to
offer in the areas of
food, entertainment, parks and recreation.
Below are links to other useful things to know before and during
your stay in South Bend Michiana area. We are only an hour and
a half hours drive from the city of Chicago.
Transportation
Air
Bus
local or long distance -
Coach USA
or GreyhoundTrain
- South Shore or
Amtrak
Car
- Social Security Number is no longer needed to apply for a
license or register a vehicleFood
We have several supermarkets, specialty
stores-Asian, African, etc. - and a farmer's market in South
Bend. Big stores where food may be
purchased include: Martin's, Meijer's, Wal-Mart, Target and Kroger's
depending on where you live.
Housing
There are many housing options available to students including
on campus and
off campus apartments and houses. Shopping
There is a
mall
in South Bend plus other shopping plazas and stores where students
can find the
clothing and other items they need for their stay and
study at IU South Bend.
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