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 23 miles from New Buffalo. The shortest domestic flight to New Buffalo departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
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 $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m trip. The train station in New Buffalo is called New Buffalo, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to New Buffalo is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 46 miles from New Buffalo. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Buffalo, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to New Buffalo takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles.
Average rates range from around $464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $330 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New Buffalo is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.