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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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New Buffalo travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Buffalo

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.

Where to Eat in New Buffalo

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brewster’s New Buffalo (11 W Merchant St) and Kankakee Grille - Four Winds Casino (11111 Wilson Road) are great picks.

When to visit New Buffalo

New Buffalo in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Buffalo in January
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to New Buffalo

Plane

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. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Buffalo, followed by Train. The train journey from New Buffalo to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

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. Chicago All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Buffalo, followed by Train. The train journey from New Buffalo to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.

Car

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 290 km and will cost you around $40. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near New Buffalo

MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving New Buffalo

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,485 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,023 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,654 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Buffalo

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $366 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Buffalo, MI By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by MarriottNew Buffalo. There are also lots of vacation rental options in New Buffalo, with prices from $54 to $971 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in New Buffalo are about 164% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in New Buffalo by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of New Buffalo

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Garden Grove Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 106 reviews)
$232+
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Goldberry Woods- A Modern Farm Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 32 reviews)
$238+
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The Inn at Union Pier
4 stars
Excellent (9, 173 reviews)
$199+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Buffalo, MI By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 419 reviews)
$81+
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The Gordon Beach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 220 reviews)
$128+
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The Neighborhood Hotel Grand Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 13 reviews)
$143+
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Renting a car in New Buffalo

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

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