Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Bloomington, Indiana Sports Venues & Arenas
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Lucas Oil Stadium (Home of the Indianapolis Colts)
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Major Roadways to Lucas Oil Stadium
Groups traveling north from Bloomington typically take I-69 North to I-465 East and connect to I-70 East into downtown Indianapolis. From I-70, take Exit 79A (West Street/Missouri Street) and head north toward the stadium district. Local connectors like Capitol Avenue, West Street, and South Street frame the stadium perimeter. Build in 30 to 45 minutes of extra buffer time on Colts Sundays and Big Ten Championship weekends.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Lucas Oil Stadium
Charter buses can drop off and pick up passengers along the designated curb on Missouri Street on the west side of the stadium or along Capitol Avenue near the East Gate. Curbs are strictly for active loading and unloading with a five-minute idling limit. Keep your group together before texting your driver to pull up after the final whistle.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Lucas Oil Stadium
Oversized vehicle and charter bus parking is available in the South Lot and nearby surface lots managed by Denison Parking. Passes for Lucas Oil Stadium bus parking should be reserved in advance, as tailgating and RV/bus spaces sell out fast.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Starting three hours before kickoff, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department closes South Street between Missouri Street and Capitol Avenue, as well as sections of Capitol Avenue next to the stadium, for pedestrians and Touchdown Town festivities. Expect heavy post-game congestion along West Street and the I-70 entrance ramps for 60 minutes after the game. Arriving at least two hours early ensures your 56-passenger charter bus clears security and reaches its lot smoothly.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Home of the Indiana Fever and the Indiana Pacers)
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Major Roadways to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
From Bloomington, your driver will follow I-69 North to I-465 and merge onto I-70 East or I-65 North into downtown Indianapolis. Take the Washington Street or Fletcher Avenue exit to reach the Wholesale District. Delaware Street, Pennsylvania Street, and Maryland Street provide direct local access to the arena perimeter.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Your charter bus can unload and pick up passengers at the designated curbside loading zone along Pennsylvania Street just north of Georgia Street, or on Delaware Street on the east side of the building. Because downtown curbs prohibit waiting, gather your entire group outside the main atrium before calling your driver.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The Virginia Avenue Garage has height restrictions that prevent motorcoaches from entering. Instead, charter buses stage and park in surface lots south of South Street or near Lucas Oil Stadium and return when your group is ready to board.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Pacers and Fever game days, Bankers Life Court (Georgia Street) west of Pennsylvania Street is closed to vehicle traffic for pre-game fan zones. If your trip overlaps with weekday rush hour (4:30–6:30 p.m.) or a convention at the Indiana Convention Center, leave Bloomington at least 90 minutes before tip-off.
Ross–Ade Stadium (Home of the Purdue Boilermakers)
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Major Roadways to Ross–Ade Stadium
Traveling from Bloomington to West Lafayette takes about two hours via I-69 North to I-465 West and I-65 North. From I-65, drivers typically take Exit 172 (State Road 26 West) or Exit 178 (State Road 43 South) into West Lafayette, connecting to Northwestern Avenue (US-231) and Cherry Lane on the north side of Purdue’s campus.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Ross–Ade Stadium
Smaller 25-passenger minibuses and charter buses can drop groups off along Northwestern Avenue near the stadium crosswalks or at designated loading zones off Cherry Lane and McCormick Road, keeping everyone a short walk from the gates.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Ross–Ade Stadium
Oversized vehicles and visiting fan buses park in designated grass and paved lots north of the stadium off Cherry Lane (such as the intramural fields/IM Gold Lot) or near Mackey Arena with a pre-purchased Purdue Athletics bus pass.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Purdue University Police enforce strict game-day traffic patterns starting three hours before kickoff. Steven Beering Drive and Tower Drive directly adjacent to Ross–Ade Stadium are closed to general through-traffic and require specific lot passes. Post-game traffic is converted to one-way outbound flow along Northwestern Avenue and Cherry Lane toward US-231 and I-65. Plan to arrive at least two to three hours before kickoff so your group has plenty of time to tailgate before heading inside.
Memorial Stadium (Home of the Indiana Hoosiers)
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Major Roadways to Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium sits on the north edge of the Indiana University Athletics complex and is easily reached via I-69 (Exit 120A for State Road 45/46 Bypass), North Walnut Street, North College Avenue, and East 17th Street.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Memorial Stadium
Without a pre-purchased stadium parking pass, charter buses and shuttles drop passengers off along the outer perimeter at 17th Street and Dunn Street or near the 17th Street and Fee Lane intersection (outside Gate 12 and Gate 4). Because stopping along the SR 45/46 Bypass is strictly prohibited, coordinate your post-game meetup spot near the 17th Street gates.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Memorial Stadium
Charter buses with a pre-arranged IU Athletics oversized vehicle/RV pass can park and tailgate on the grass fields south of 17th Street or in designated stadium lots (typically entered via Gate 10, Gate 11, or Gate 12). If you only need drop-off and pickup service, your driver can stage off-campus near commercial corridors along North Walnut Street or back at your group’s hotel until the fourth quarter ends.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Hoosier football Saturdays, Bloomington Police and IU Police restrict access along East 17th Street between Indiana Avenue and Fee Lane to permit holders and pedestrian traffic starting several hours before kickoff. Heavy congestion builds along the SR 45/46 Bypass from I-69 all the way to Fee Lane. After the final whistle, police convert lanes around 17th Street, Dunn Street, and Fee Lane into outbound-only routes to clear stadium lots quickly.
Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall (Home of the Indiana Hoosiers)
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Major Roadways to Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Sitting right next door to Memorial Stadium on the IU Athletics campus, Assembly Hall is accessed directly from I-69 via the SR 45/46 Bypass, Fee Lane, East 17th Street, and North Walnut Street.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Charter buses can enter through Gate 12 (off Fee Lane) or Gate 4 (off 17th Street) when directed by traffic staff to drop passengers off near the South Lobby entrance. If game-day lots are restricted to permit holders only, your driver can unload your group curbside along East 17th Street or Fee Lane just steps from the arena plaza.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Oversized bus parking is available inside the athletics complex lots between Memorial Stadium and Assembly Hall with advance arrangements through IU Athletics. Otherwise, buses stage off-site and return for post-game pickup.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
When 17,000+ Hoosier basketball fans converge on Assembly Hall for a weeknight Big Ten matchup, traffic backs up rapidly along the SR 45/46 Bypass, Fee Lane, and 17th Street, overlapping with evening campus and commuter rush hour. Gates to the parking lots open two hours prior to tip-off. After the final buzzer, IU Police direct all vehicles exiting Gate 4 onto 17th Street, Gate 12 onto Fee Lane, and Gate 13 onto the Bypass, so have your group gather at the South Lobby before calling your driver.
Quick Tips for Bloomington, Indiana Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
Keeping a few simple game-day rules in mind will help your Bloomington sports trip run like clockwork! Always reserve oversized bus parking passes through IU Athletics or your destination venue well in advance, as game-day lots around 17th Street and downtown Indianapolis sell out early. Remember that commercial buses cannot idle at stadium curbs for more than five minutes, so gather your whole group before calling your driver for pickup. Need a quick one-way drop-off or custom tailgating schedule? Call the 365-day support team to lock in your exact itinerary!