South Bend is a city in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 107,789; its metropolitan area had a population of 316,663. It is the fourth largest city in Indiana. The city is the county seat of St. Joseph CountyGR6. It is the economic and cultural hub of the region commonly known as Michiana.

South Bend is located 5 miles (8 km) from the Michigan border, approximately equidistant from Illinois and Ohio. The city is 93 miles (150 km) driving distance from Chicago. The nearest shore of Lake Michigan is 20 miles (32 km) away. The cities coordinates are 41°40′21″N, 86°15′19″W (41.672597, -86.255157).