Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff at Sports Venues in Greenwood

Lucas Oil Stadium (Home of the Indianapolis Colts)

Forget splitting your tailgate group into a caravan of cars or waiting around for surge-priced rideshares after the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium! Located just 20 minutes north of Greenwood, this retractable-roof venue hosts Indianapolis Colts games, Big Ten Football Championship matchups, NCAA Final Four tournaments, and Monster Jam.

Major Roadways to Lucas Oil Stadium

Groups traveling north from Greenwood typically take I-65 North or US-31 North (East Street) straight into Downtown Indianapolis. For the most direct stadium approach, connect to I-70 West and take Exit 79A for Missouri Street / West Street, or exit I-70 at Illinois Street / Meridian Street to approach the south lots. Local surface corridors like Capitol Avenue, South Street, and Kentucky Avenue frame the stadium perimeter.

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. Because Indianapolis strictly enforces a 5-minute commercial anti-idling rule and prohibits curbside staging, your group must be ready to unload right away. After the final whistle, gather your entire group near the Peyton Manning Statue outside the North Gate before calling your driver to pull up.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Lucas Oil Stadium

Oversized vehicle and charter bus parking is available in the South Lot (entered via Capitol Avenue or Missouri Street south of Merrill Street) and at the nearby Gate Ten Events & Parking lots at 343 W. McCarty St. Bus and RV passes must be reserved in advance for Colts games and major concerts, and tailgating is permitted in designated oversized stalls. If stadium lots sell out, drivers can stage off-site near the Indianapolis International Airport corridor or return to your Greenwood pickup spot between drop-off and pickup. Standard garage clearances downtown are too low for motorcoaches, so always use surface lots.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Beginning three hours before kickoff, IMPD closes South Street between Missouri Street and Capitol Avenue, as well as sections of Capitol Avenue and Meridian Street immediately bordering the stadium. Plan to depart Greenwood at least two to three hours before game time to beat heavy backups at the I-65/I-70 split.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Home of the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever)

Through Greenwoodcharterbuscompany.com, basketball fans and tournament teams can compare party bus rentals, minibuses, and full-size motorcoaches for trips to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Just 12 miles north of Greenwood, this downtown arena is home to the NBA’s Indiana Pacers, the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, IHSAA State Finals, and Big Ten basketball tournaments. Instead of circling packed downtown garages, your group steps off together right by the doors! See live vehicle photos and prices in under 30 seconds online.

Major Roadways to Gainbridge Fieldhouse

From Greenwood, hop on I-65 North toward Downtown Indianapolis and take the exit for Market Street / Ohio Street or merge onto I-70 West to exit at Delaware Street / Madison Avenue. US-31 North (Madison Avenue / East Street) also provides a direct surface route from Johnson County right into the Wholesale District. Once downtown, Pennsylvania Street, Delaware Street, and Maryland Street serve as the main arena connectors.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Charter buses unload passengers along the west side of Delaware Street between Maryland Street and Georgia Street, or along the designated drop-off lane on Pennsylvania Street near the main Bicentennial Unity Plaza entrance. Drivers must remain at the wheel during active loading and cannot wait at the curb once passengers step off. After the final buzzer, have your group meet inside the main entry atrium or beside Bicentennial Unity Plaza before texting your driver to swing back to Delaware Street. Having everyone together ensures a fast, ticket-free pickup.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

The attached Virginia Avenue Garage has a strict 7’0” clearance and cannot fit minibuses or charter buses. Instead, oversized vehicles must relocate to surface lots south of South Street along Delaware Street or Alabama Street, or pre-arrange bus parking at Gate Ten about a mile southwest.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

On Pacers and Fever game days, Pennsylvania Street between Maryland Street and Georgia Street and Bankers Life Way close to through-traffic roughly two hours before tip-off. Weeknight games overlap directly with Downtown Indianapolis rush hour between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., which can easily add 25 minutes to your drive up I-65 from Greenwood. If an event is happening simultaneously at the Indiana Convention Center or Lucas Oil Stadium, expect heavy gridlock along Maryland Street and Washington Street. Leaving Greenwood 90 minutes before tip-off gives your group plenty of time to grab food and find your seats.

Victory Field (Home of the Indianapolis Indians)

Whatever brings your school group, youth baseball league, or company outing to Victory Field, a private bus makes getting to the ballpark a breeze! Sitting adjacent to White River State Park downtown, this 13,750-seat stadium hosts Indianapolis Indians Triple-A baseball games and summer events.

Major Roadways to Victory Field

Take I-65 North to I-70 West and use Exit 79A for West Street / Missouri Street, heading north directly toward the ballpark. Washington Street (US-40) and Maryland Street run right along the northern edge of the stadium.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Victory Field

Buses drop off and pick up groups along the curb on Maryland Street near the Right Field and First Base gates, or along Washington Street just north of the main entrance plaza. Set a post-game meeting spot by the Victory Field Box Office statue plaza at the corner of West Street and Maryland Street.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Victory Field

On-site ballpark parking is limited during afternoon Youth Sports Days and Friday fireworks nights, so groups should coordinate oversized bus spaces in the surface lot south of the stadium off Missouri Street or across the river in the Indianapolis Zoo / White River State Park oversized bus lot at 1200 W. Washington St. Advance reservations through the Indians’ group sales office are highly recommended.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Expect heavy pedestrian crossings and lane restrictions at the intersection of West Street and Maryland Street for an hour before first pitch and 45 minutes after the final out. Daytime school matinee games in April and May draw dozens of buses at once, creating slowdowns along Washington Street. If a convention is underway across the street at the Indiana Convention Center, pad your schedule by at least 30 minutes.

Hinkle Fieldhouse (Home of the Butler Bulldogs)

Planning an athletic recruiting trip, a high school basketball outing, or an alumni watch party at Butler University’s historic Hinkle Fieldhouse? Renting a 25-passenger minibus or full-size motorcoach lets your whole group travel together from Greenwood to Indianapolis’s Butler-Tarkington neighborhood without hunting for street parking on narrow residential blocks!

Major Roadways to Hinkle Fieldhouse

From Greenwood, take I-65 North through downtown and exit at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street / West Street (Exit 114), then follow MLK Jr. Street / Michigan Road north to 38th Street and connect to Boulevard Place or Meridian Street (US-31). Turn west onto 46th Street, 49th Street, or 52nd Street to reach the Butler campus. Avoid low-clearance historic bridges along the canal towpath and stick to major arterial streets.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Hinkle Fieldhouse

Visiting team buses and fan charters typically load and unload along 49th Street directly in front of the fieldhouse or in the designated bus loop near Gate 4 on the east side of the building off Lake Road. Because 49th Street is a tight two-lane campus corridor, buses may only pause briefly for active boarding before moving to a staging lot. Have your passengers meet outside Gate 1 (Main Entrance) after the game before calling the driver back.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Hinkle Fieldhouse

The multi-level Sunset Avenue parking garage cannot accommodate tall charter buses, so oversized vehicles are directed to park in the surface Hinkle Lot (Lot 1) immediately south of the arena on game days with a pre-arranged permit from Butler Athletics, or in designated overflow areas near the intramural fields off Lester Road. Contact Butler University Police or the ticket office ahead of time to confirm your bus stall.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Two hours before Butler men’s basketball tip-off, campus police restrict access on 49th Street between Boulevard Place and Sunset Avenue to permit holders and official shuttles. Arrive at least 60 to 90 minutes early to clear bottlenecks along Meridian Street, 38th Street, and Westfield Boulevard.

Memorial Stadium (Home of the Indiana Hoosiers)

You can count on Greenwoodcharterbuscompany.com when your fan club, fraternity, or family group is heading south to cheer on the Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium! Located about 45 minutes southwest of Greenwood in Bloomington, Indiana University’s 52,626-seat stadiumand the neighboring Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall pack in huge numbers of fans on college game days. With a long-distance charter bus rental or party bus, nobody has to volunteer as the designated driver for the ride back up I-69! Compare vehicles and lock in your tailgating bus in minutes.

Major Roadways to Memorial Stadium

Traveling from Greenwood to Bloomington is a straight shot via IN-135 South or IN-37 / I-69 South. Take I-69 South to Exit 120A for IN-45 / IN-46 East (17th Street / State Road 46 Bypass), which leads directly to the Indiana University Athletics complex. Local access routes around the stadium include 17th Street, Fee Lane, and Dunn Street.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Memorial Stadium

Groups not tailgating in the bus lots can be dropped off along 17th Street near the South Lobby (Gate E2) or along Fee Lane on the east side of the athletics complex. Set your post-game meetup spot near the Hepburn Rock inside the North End Zone plaza or by the Sample Gates if your group walks into campus afterward.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Memorial Stadium

For IU football Saturdays, charter buses and RVs park in designated oversized areas such as Gate 11 (Orange Lot) entered off the SR 45/46 Bypass or Gate 12 (Purple Lot) off Fee Lane. Oversized vehicle passes must be purchased in advance through the IU Athletics Ticket Office, as single-game drive-up bus spaces are rarely available on Big Ten weekends. If you don’t have a stadium bus pass, your driver can stage off-campus near College Mall or along the I-69 corridor.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

On IU football game days, 17th Street and Dunn Street switch to restricted one-way inbound traffic patterns before kickoff and outbound-only flow immediately after the game ends. Heavy backups build along I-69 South between Martinsville and Bloomington starting three hours before kickoff, so plan to leave Greenwood at least three to four hours early. Post-game traffic clearing out of the stadium lots onto SR 45/46 can take 45 to 60 minutes.

Quick Tips for Greenwood Game-Day Charter Bus Groups

Greenwoodcharterbuscompany.com is how fans, schools, and teams take the guesswork out of Indiana game-days! Keep these quick stadium rules in mind before your trip: always gather your entire group and coolers at the meetup point before calling your driver to the curb, since Indianapolis enforces a strict 5-minute commercial anti-idling limit. Pre-purchase your oversized bus parking pass through the venue box office as soon as you book your vehicle, as parking and tolls are paid separately from your rental quote. Finally, build an extra 45 to 60 minutes into your schedule for I-65 and I-69 traffic, and remember that our confirmation department will call you after you book online to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stadium gate on your itinerary!