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Here you’ll find details about hotel blocks, parking, shuttles and more.

Getting There

Ceremony + Reception Venue

Blue Dress Barn
3893 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Free parking available onsite.
You can leave your car on site until the next morning.

Shuttle

A shuttle to the venue will be provided from Courtyard by Marriott located at 1295 Cinema Way, Benton Harbor, MI 49022.

  • Pick Up Times: 3:30pm & 4:00pm.

The shuttle will be available to leave the venue making return trips between 9:30pm-11:40pm, and dropping off to same location (Courtyard by Marriott). Last bus leaves 11:40pm!

Note: All hotels are within walking distance from one another

Traveling by car

  • 2 hours driving from Chicago

  • 3 hours driving from Indianapolis

  • 6 hours driving from Pittsburgh

Coming from Chicago:
Take I-90 E and I-94 E. Hotels are located along I-94 and Blue Dress Barn is located just off of I-94.

Coming from Carmel, Indiana:
Head straight up US-31 N for 162 miles!

Coming from Pittsburgh:
Take I-76 W to I-90/Ohio Turn Pike. Blue Dress Barn is located 30 miles north of I-90 along US-31 N.

Traveling by plane

Nearest airports in order of distance to venue…
South Bend Regional Airport (SBN) - 34 miles
Note: Allegiant flys here!

Grand Rapids (GRR) - 84 miles
Note: Less direct flight options available

Chicago Midway (MDW) - 105 miles
Note: Recommended for most flight options

Chicago O’Hare (ORD) - 126 miles
Note: Recommended for most flight options

Hotel Blocks

Hilton Garden Inn

1300 Cinema Way
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
269-926-5000

Room Block Rates:

  • 1 King Bed w/ Sofabed: $152/night

  • 2 Queen Beds: $157/night

To reserve a room, click the link below or call.
Room block under “Deasy-Reardon” or code “DRW”.
Final date to reserve under the block is August 30th or until block fills up.

Courtyard by Marriott*

1295 Cinema Way
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 210-3000

Room Block:

  • King Room - Saturday rate $189, Sunday rate $149

  • 2 Queens - Saturday rate $199, Sunday rate $159

  • King Suite - Saturday rate $189, Sunday rate $149

To reserve a room for the discounted block rate, call and ask for the “Deasy-Reardon” wedding or mention the group code “DRW”.  

Final day to reserve under the block is September 1st or until block fills up.

*Shuttle will pick up and drop off from this hotel. See above for schedule and full info.

Staybridge Suites

1275 Cinema Way
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 371-0000

Room Block Rate for Studio Suites:

  • Saturday, Sept 30: $199

  • Sunday, Oct 1: $159

To reserve a room for the discounted block rate, call and ask for the “Deasy-Reardon” wedding or mention the group code “DRW”.  

Final day to reserve under the block is September 1st or until block fills up.

additional lodging recommendations

Here are some more local options in both Benton Harbor and the nearby town of St. Joseph.
These do not have room blocks so we suggest booking as far out as possible and cannot guarantee availability.

Airbnb and Vrbo are also great options for families, friend groups, or someone looking for a cozy, local stay!

Here are some listings to get you started: