Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Greenwood, 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
Traveling north from Greenwood takes just 15 to 25 minutes along I-65 North or US-31 North (East Street) straight into Downtown Indianapolis. Charter buses approaching from I-65 North can merge onto I-70 West and take Exit 79A (West Street / Missouri Street) to reach the west side of the stadium. If I-65 is backed up near the South Split, your driver can also take S. Meridian Street (IN-135) or Madison Avenue directly north from Greenwood toward South Street. Building in an extra 45 minutes of buffer time on NFL Sundays keeps your group well ahead of downtown ramp backups.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Lucas Oil Stadium
Charter buses can drop passengers off along the west curb of Capitol Avenue near the Southeast Gates or along Missouri Street on the west side of the stadium, just steps from the North and West Gate plazas. Because Indianapolis police strictly prohibit curbside waiting and enforce a 5-minute commercial idling limit, have your entire group ready to step off together. After the final whistle, gather your whole group at the South Street and Capitol Avenue intersection before texting your driver to pull in for pickup.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Lucas Oil Stadium
Official oversized vehicle and RV/bus tailgating is located in the South Lot and along designated surface lots south of McCarty Street. Bus parking passes for Colts home games and major concerts at Lucas Oil Stadium parking often sell out months in advance, so reserve your oversized pass early or have your driver stage off-site near the Indiana Convention Center Marshalling Yard off Senate Avenue. Remember that stadium parking fees are not included in your bus quote and are paid separately.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Three hours before kickoff, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police close South Street between Capitol Avenue and Missouri Street, as well as sections of Capitol Avenue adjacent to the stadium, to create pedestrian-only fan zones. Post-game traffic is heaviest heading toward the I-70 and I-65 ramps, often converting surrounding lanes to one-way outbound flow for 60 minutes after the game. Booking a round-trip charter bus lets your fans relax in climate-controlled seats with onboard restrooms instead of waiting an hour in the rideshare surge zone on Maryland Street.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever)
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Major Roadways to Gainbridge Fieldhouse
From Greenwood, your driver will take I-65 North to the I-70 West / Fletcher Avenue / Calvary Street downtown exits, or run straight up US-31 North (East Street) and turn west onto Maryland Street or South Street. These surface corridors provide direct commercial access to the Pennsylvania Street and Delaware Street perimeter of the arena.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Charter buses unload passengers along the designated commercial curb on Delaware Street (on the east side of the building) or along Maryland Street near the main Entry Pavilion. Active loading only is enforced, so coordinate with your driver to meet right outside the Bicentennial Unity Plaza on Maryland Street once everyone is together after the buzzer.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
The attached Virginia Avenue Garage has height clearance restrictions that prevent full-size charter buses and high-roof party buses from entering. Instead, oversized vehicles can park in surface lots south of South Street between Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets, or stage at nearby commercial surface lots along Alabama Street and McCarty Street. You can review the arena’s official Gainbridge Fieldhouse directions and parking guide ahead of your game to confirm event-specific surface lot rates. If you only need a quick drop-off and late-night pickup, ask the 365-day support team about a split-time package!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Pacers and Fever game nights, Pennsylvania Street between Maryland Street and Georgia Street is closed to vehicular traffic to accommodate pedestrian crowds at Bicentennial Unity Plaza. Weekday tip-offs overlap directly with 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. downtown commuter rush hour, especially when conventions are running at the nearby Indiana Convention Center. Plan to depart Greenwood at least 90 minutes before tip-off so your group can breeze through security and grab concessions without rushing.
Victory Field (Home of the Indianapolis Indians)
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Major Roadways to Victory Field
Take I-65 North from Greenwood to I-70 West and exit at West Street (Exit 79A), heading north for four blocks until you reach the ballpark at the corner of West Street and Maryland Street. For an easy non-interstate backup route, IN-135 North (Meridian Street) connects straight to West Washington Street and White River State Park.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Victory Field
Victory Field has a dedicated group and school bus unloading zone along the south side of West Washington Street (just north of the ballpark near the Right Field and Center Field gates) as well as curbside access along Maryland Street near the Left Field entrance. On Education Day matinees, ballpark staff and traffic officers direct buses along Washington Street for rapid curb unloading. Because buses cannot idle along West Street or Maryland Street, gather your entire group at the Home Plate Box Office plaza at West and Maryland Streets before calling your driver back from staging. Your driver will pull right up to the curb for a fast, unified departure.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Victory Field
On-site surface parking at Victory Field is extremely limited and reserved primarily for Suite and Club Season Ticket holders, and the adjacent Government Center Garage and White River State Park Garage cannot accommodate full-size motorcoach heights. Charter buses typically park in oversized surface spaces at the Indianapolis Zoo / White River State Park surface lot just half a mile west across the river, or stage in commercial lots south of Lucas Oil Stadium.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
When a Friday night fireworks game at Victory Field overlaps with a concert at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park or a convention next door, West Street and Washington Street experience heavy stop-and-go congestion. Arriving 60 to 75 minutes before first pitch ensures smooth curb access before pedestrian crowds fill the crosswalks around the JW Marriott and Indiana Convention Center.
Hinkle Fieldhouse (Home of the Butler Bulldogs)
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Major Roadways to Hinkle Fieldhouse
From Greenwood, your driver can take I-65 North through downtown to Exit 119 (38th Street), then head east on 38th Street and north on Boulevard Place or Meridian Street (US-31) to 49th Street. Alternatively, taking US-31 North (Meridian Street) or Keystone Avenue to 46th/49th Street avoids interstate bottlenecks during weekday evening games.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Visiting team buses and private fan charters drop off along 49th Street directly in front of the Hinkle Fieldhouse main facade or inside the designated east loop near Gate 4, as directed by Butler University Police. Have your passengers ready to unload promptly so your bus does not block residential cross-traffic along Boulevard Place.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Hinkle Fieldhouse
While the Sunset Avenue parking garage is restricted to standard passenger vehicles, oversized charter buses are directed by Butler parking staff to park along the perimeter of the Hinkle surface lot (Lot 1) east of the fieldhouse or in designated gravel/overflow areas near the intramural fields off 52nd Street and Lester Road. For non-gameday campus tours and summer athletic camps, coordinate ahead of time with Butler University Parking Services to secure a temporary bus permit. Your driver will remain close by and pull back up to Gate 4 as soon as the game wraps up.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Two hours before Big East home games, Butler University Police restrict 49th Street between Boulevard Place and Sunset Avenue to permit holders, shuttles, and charter buses only. Because surrounding neighborhood streets enforce strict residential parking bans on game days, arriving 75 to 90 minutes before tip-off lets your charter bus slip right into the 49th Street drop-off zone before traffic backs up onto Meridian Street.
Memorial Stadium (Home of the Indiana Hoosiers)
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Major Roadways to Memorial Stadium
Thanks to the newly completed I-69 South corridor, the 45-mile drive to Bloomington takes about 50 minutes. Your driver will take I-69 South to Exit 120A (IN-45 / IN-46 Bypass East), which leads directly to the Indiana University Athletics complex on North Fee Lane and Dunn Street.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Memorial Stadium
For groups not parking inside the tailgating lots, charter buses can drop passengers off along 17th Street near the south stadium gates or along Fee Lane on the east side of the complex (near Gate 12 and Assembly Hall), depending on IU Police traffic flow for that day. Because huge numbers of fans pack the sidewalks between 17th Street and the 45/46 Bypass, buses are only permitted to stop for active unloading. Before everyone heads into the stadium, set a clear post-game meeting spot—such as the Sample Gates area further south or the Gate 4 plaza on 17th Street—and wait until your whole group is accounted for before calling your driver.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Memorial Stadium
Pre-purchased oversized vehicle and charter bus parking is located in designated grass and paved sections north of the stadium off the IN-45/46 Bypass, where your group can tailgate right next to the bus! Single-game motorcoach permits must be ordered in advance through the IU Athletics parking and tailgating office, as day-of bus spaces sell out quickly for Big Ten matchups. If you haven’t purchased an on-site bus pass, your driver can stage off-campus at commercial areas near the I-69 interchange or College Mall and return after the fourth quarter.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On IU football Saturdays, Bloomington and IU Police implement one-way inbound traffic patterns on 17th Street, Dunn Street, and Fee Lane prior to kickoff, then reverse all lanes to one-way outbound traffic toward the IN-45/46 Bypass and I-69 North immediately after the game. Expect heavy congestion along the Bypass starting three hours before kickoff. We strongly recommend departing Greenwood at least 3.5 to 4 hours before game time so your group can beat the I-69 Exit 120A bottleneck and enjoy a full afternoon of tailgating. When the clock hits zero, your private charter bus lets everyone stretch out in reclining seats with AC or heat for the ride back to Greenwood while a driver handles the highway traffic!
Quick Tips for Greenwood, Indiana Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
Wherever your sports calendar takes you—from local Friday night lights at Center Grove High School and Greenwood Community High School to pro matchups in Downtown Indy—keep these quick tips in mind: always pre-purchase oversized stadium parking passes as soon as tickets go on sale, pack your coolers and tailgating tents in the under-floor luggage bays of a 56-passenger motorcoach, and keep a group text thread open with your driver’s cell number. Remember that Indiana venues strictly enforce 5-minute anti-idling rules at the curb, so gather every fan before calling your bus in from the staging lot. Need help picking between a party bus, minibus, or charter bus or want a custom below-minimum deal? Reach out to the 24/7 team 365 days a year!