Please note that all wedding events take place in Eastern Time! Keep in mind you will need to leave one hour earlier if traveling from the Chicagoland area.
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Travel & Hotels
Traveling to Michigan
Driving
Journeyman Distillery is about 75 miles east of Chicago (1 hour and 20 minute drive). Driving is the most convenient way to travel to the Michigan area.
Amtrak Train
There are two Amtrak train options to Michigan from Chicago's Union Station: New Buffalo or
St. Joseph-Benton Harbor. The New Buffalo train station is directly across from the street from the Harbor Grand Hotel. The St. Joseph-Benton Harbor train station is about a 15 minute drive from the Stevensville hotels.
Flying
The closest airports to the venue are South Bend International Airport (SBN), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). You can Uber/Lyft/Taxi from South Bend to the hotels in about 30-40 minutes. If flying into Chicago, we recommend renting a car and driving or taking the Amtrak from Union Station.
Hotel Options
All check-in and check-out times listed are in Eastern Time. Transportation will be provided to and from the venue for the 5 hotels listed below.
Stevensville Hotels
Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph
*Still Available*
The group rate closed on July 21, 2025. However, rooms are still available for booking by using the link below or by calling the Hilton Reservations number (1-800-HILTONS).
Check-in: 3pm EDT
Check-out: 12pm EDT
Fairfield Inn & Suites St. Joseph Stevensville
*Still Available*
The group rate closed on August 19, 2025. However, rooms are still available for booking by using the link below or by calling the hotel directly at 269-429-1111.
Check-in: 4pm EDT
Check-out: 11am EDT
New Buffalo Hotels
Four Winds Casino New Buffalo
*SOLD OUT*
We do not have a room block, but there are over 400 guest rooms available at the hotel with no minimum night-stay requirement. Hotel reservations can be made on the website or by calling 866-494-6371.
Check-in: 4pm EDT
Check-out: 11am EDT
The Harbor Grand Hotel
*SOLD OUT*
This hotel is a luxury hotel in downtown New Buffalo. There is no room block and they do require a 2-night minimum stay on the weekends. They have a variety of different room and suite types to accommodate groups and families.
Check-in: 4pm EDT
Check-out: 11am EDT
Marina Grand Resort
*Still Available*
This hotel is a luxury hotel in downtown New Buffalo. There is no room block and they do require a 2-night minimum stay on the weekends. They have a variety of different room and suite types to accommodate groups and families.
Check-in: 4pm EDT
Check-out: 11am EDT
Additional Hotels
There are additional hotels in the area at a variety of price ranges. However, transportation will NOT be provided to and from the venue for these hotels.
Three Oaks, Michigan
Three Oaks Inn (Bed & Breakfast) - 10 minute walk to Journeyman Distillery
Lakeside Cabins Resort - 8 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
New Buffalo, Michigan
Baymont by Wyndham New Buffalo - 12 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Buffalo, MI - 11 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo - 12 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo - 13 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
New Buffalo Inn & Spa - 10 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
Lakeside, Michigan
Lakeside Inn - 11 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
Union Pier, Michigan
Gordon Beach Inn - 12 minute drive to Journeyman Distillery
Dog Boarding Facilities
Harbor Country is very dog-friendly if you'd like to bring your pup for his/her own vacation! Warren Dunes State Park has a designated dog beach and Sari Asher Dog Park is in New Buffalo.
There are two dog-boarding facilities within 20 minutes of the venue:
Bittersweet Pet Resorts in Niles, MI
Whispering Pines Kennel in Niles, MI
Check out https://www.harborcountry.org/family-dog-friendly for a list of dog-friendly outdoor dining options, lodging, and shops.