New Buffalo is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in New Buffalo to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bentwood Tavern (600 West Water Street) and Terrace Room (111 W. Water St) are great picks.
Although New Buffalo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 37 km from New Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Boston and takes around 2h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Buffalo. The train journey from New Buffalo to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Another option to get to New Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 74 km from New Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Tornado Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 217 km and will cost you around $115. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 338 km.
Average rates range from around $427 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Buffalo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in New Buffalo is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.