We'd recommend flying into Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) or Rochester, NY (ROC / KROC), and renting a car to drive to Ithaca (~1 hour drive from Syracuse, or ~1.5 hours from Rochester). Ithaca also has a regional airport (ITH / KITH), which has direct flights to Washington DC and NYC. The Elmira Corning Regional Airport also serves South Bend with a connection through Detroit. Cornell also has a bus service that runs between NYC and Ithaca. https://fcs.cornell.edu/departments/transportation-delivery-services/campus-campus-bus-service
We'd recommend staying at a hotel downtown, such as Ithaca Marriott Downtown on the Commons or Fairfield Inn & Suites. There are also many beautiful Airbnbs in downtown Ithaca and the surrounding areas that may be better options for families or groups. Please anticipate using Uber and Lyft for transportation between venues/events and where you decide to stay.
Uber and Lyft (or rental car).
Cocktail to formal wear is preferred. The reception venue is outside, but covered, so please check the weather prior to leaving and pray for clear skies!
There will be a few hours between the ceremony and reception, when you are free to do whatever! We'd recommend grabbing a drink at a local winery or brewery - our favorites are Ithaca Beer Co. (great drinks) and South Hill Cider (great views). We also love Liquid State Brewing, Moosewood Restaurant and Franco's Pizza.