Travel

Hotel

The Harbor Grand Hotel

Hotel

Four Winds Casino Resort – New Buffalo

Flight

MDW, ORD, or SBN

New Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, but you have good nearby choices: Closest Airports South Bend International (SBN) – ~30 mi (40–50 min drive) most convenient. Chicago Midway (MDW) – ~75 mi (about 1.5–2 hr drive). Chicago O’Hare (ORD) – ~90 mi (about 1.75–2.5 hr drive). Other options include Kalamazoo (AZO) and Grand Rapids (GRR) if flights work better for your schedule. Airport → Train/Car Tips From ORD/MDW you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to New Buffalo (via subway or ride to Union Station). Renting a car at the airport is a good choice if you want to explore the region.

Train

Amtrak- Wolverine Line

Amtrak runs regular service from Chicago’s Union Station to New Buffalo Station (NBU). The train ride takes about 1¼–1½ hours with several departures daily. The station is downtown, within walking distance of restaurants/hotels.

Travel Note

Driving

From Chicago, New Buffalo is about a 1.5–2 hour drive (around 70 mi) via I-94 East. Take Exit 1 (Harbor Country/M-239) into town. Driving gives you flexibility to explore nearby Harbor Country beaches, wineries, and shops! Parking: Ample parking is available in New Buffalo and at most hotels.

Travel Note

Rental Properties

New Buffalo is a vacation town so there are plenty of airbnb, vrbo, and rental options. We recommend searching near the Journeyman Distillery and as close to the beach as you can get.