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Join the Irish Express for an exciting bus trip from Chicago to the Notre Dame vs Navy game! Enjoy tailgate BBQ, open bar, games, and a hassle-free journey to one of college football's greatest traditions.
Join the Irish Express for an exciting bus trip from Chicago to the Notre Dame vs Navy game! Enjoy tailgate BBQ, open bar, games, and a hassle-free journey to one of college football's greatest traditions.
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Operated by Gameday · South Bend, Indiana
easy.
12–14 hours.
Minimal physical activity required. Suitable for most fitness levels as it involves sitting on a bus and some light standing at the tailgate.
Yes, the price covers round-trip bus transportation from Chicago to South Bend and back.
The package includes a breakfast sandwich and pint at check-in, BBQ at the tailgate, an open bar, and snacks and drinks for the return trip.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted during the tailgate to maintain an all-inclusive experience.
Please contact Gameday directly to confirm accessibility accommodations for the bus.
Tailgate activities continue rain or shine; dress appropriately and bring rain gear if needed.
This experience offers bus transportation and tailgate only; game tickets must be purchased independently.
Notre Dame Stadium, opened in 1930, is one of college football's most historic venues, rich with tradition and legendary games.
Local efforts focus on maintaining green spaces around the university and promoting waste reduction during large sporting events.
Gameday is a Madison, Wisconsin company that organizes game day and tailgate experiences for college and professional football events. It offers curated packages for Regent Street tailgates in Madison and tented tailgate lots at Soldier Field in Chicago, plus transportation options such as the Irish Express coach trips to Notre Dame. Gameday's packages range from compact setups to full-service tailgate spaces with seating, tables, coolers, and entertainment items. Packages include the Custom, Varsity, MVP, Hall of Fame, All-Star, Playoff, Kickoff, Championship, and specific Irish Express options, covering both Regent Street and Soldier Field offerings. Each package lists core amenities—tented spaces sized between 10’x10’ and 20’x20’, folding chairs, six-foot tables with linens, coolers, and optional cornhole sets—providing clear, practical offerings for groups of varying sizes. Gameday coordinates logistics such as reserved tented space, seating counts, and transport departures from locations like Guinness Open Gate Brewery for bus trips. The company focuses on delivering stress-free game day experiences by handling setup details and group transport so attendees can focus on the event. Gameday works with established venues in Madison and Chicago and publishes specific package contents to set expectations. Prospective customers can evaluate options by comparing package sizes and included amenities. Detailed package summaries and clear amenity lists allow groups to select appropriate options for budgets, group sizes, and travel preferences with confidence, including year-round event coordination.
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