Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Madison, Wisconsin Sports Venues & Arenas
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Huskie Stadium (Home of the Northern Illinois Huskies)
Give your fans or athletes a stress-free road trip from Madison down to DeKalb by booking a long-distance charter bus rental to Huskie Stadium! Your whole group rides together in climate-controlled comfort with undercarriage bays for tailgating gear.
Major Roadways to Huskie Stadium
Drivers traveling south from Madison take I-39 South / I-90 East across the state line into Illinois before merging onto I-39 South toward Rochelle and I-88 East. From there, take the Annie Glidden Road exit north to Lincoln Highway (IL-38) for direct stadium access.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Huskie Stadium
Charter buses can drop off and pick up passengers along Stadium Drive South on the east side of the stadium or near the Convocation Center turnaround off Lincoln Highway. Because campus security restricts curbside idling to 5 minutes, make sure your entire group is gathered with all gear before calling your driver for post-game pickup. Visiting athletic teams coordinate directly with NIU Athletics to unload at the team zone behind the Yordon Center on the north end of the field. After you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop on your itinerary!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Huskie Stadium
Oversized vehicles and motorcoaches park in designated surface spaces at the NIU Convocation Center (Lot C3) at 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy, just west of the stadium. Be sure to reserve your bus parking pass in advance through the NIU Athletics Ticket Office!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Expect heavy game-day congestion along Lincoln Highway (IL-38), Annie Glidden Road, and Lucinda Avenue starting three hours before kickoff. Campus police close sections of Stadium Drive to general through-traffic on football Saturdays. Plan to arrive at least two hours early so your group can tailgate and head inside without rushing!
Kohl Center (Home of the Wisconsin Badgers)
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Major Roadways to Kohl Center
Most charter buses approach downtown Madison via US-151 (East Washington Avenue) or US-12 / US-18 (West Beltline Highway) to Park Street north. Local access to the arena runs along Regent Street, West Dayton Street, and West Johnson Street.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Kohl Center
Your driver can drop off and pick up fans at the designated loading zone along the 600 block of West Dayton Street (north side of the arena near Gate B) or along North Frances Street by the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion. Active loading only is permitted, as Madison enforces strict 5-minute anti-idling rules around campus. Coordinate a post-game meetup spot outside Gate A on Kellner Plaza before texting your driver to pull up!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Kohl Center
Because UW parking ramps like the Lake Street and Frances Street garages have low height clearances that cannot fit motorcoaches, charter buses must stage off-site after drop-off. Drivers typically wait at approved oversized vehicle areas near the Alliant Energy Center or along permitted commercial zones off Olin Avenue until the final buzzer.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
During Badgers men’s basketball and hockey games, Madison Police and UW Transportation Services restrict vehicle access on West Dayton Street between Park Street and Frances Street. Pedestrian crowds crossing University Avenue, State Street, and Regent Street can slow downtown travel by 20 to 30 minutes, especially when games overlap with weekday rush hour. Build extra buffer time into your schedule so everyone is in their seats before tip-off or puck drop. Need a custom schedule? Call (608) 571-0010 any day of the year!
Camp Randall Stadium (Home of the Wisconsin Badgers)
Get ready to “Jump Around” with over 76,000 fans by booking a 56-passenger charter bus rental or party bus to Camp Randall Stadium! Skip the game-day parking scramble and ride in together.
Major Roadways to Camp Randall Stadium
Drivers coming into Madison from I-90 / I-94 usually connect to US-12 / US-18 (Beltline Highway) and exit north onto Midvale Boulevard, Whitney Way, or Park Street. From the west, US-14 (University Avenue) and Campus Drive lead straight toward the stadium district. Local connectors like Monroe Street, Regent Street, and Breese Terrace frame the stadium perimeter. Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, you get great rates even on sold-out Big Ten Saturdays!
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Camp Randall Stadium
For group drop-offs, charter buses typically unload along Monroe Street near Gate 1, along Breese Terrace on the west side of the stadium, or near the UW Field House at Regent Street and Breese Terrace. Curbside waiting is prohibited by UW Police, so have your group step off promptly. After the game, gather your entire group at the Camp Randall Memorial Arch on Randall Avenue before calling your driver to the pickup curb. You can book one bus or an entire fleet for your alumni club!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Camp Randall Stadium
Pre-arranged game-day bus parking is located near the UW Veterinary Medicine Building (Lot 62) at 2015 Linden Drive on the west end of campus, or off-site at the Alliant Energy Center off John Nolen Drive. Contact UW Transportation Services ahead of time to secure your oversized vehicle permit!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Two to three hours before kickoff, law enforcement closes Breese Terrace (from Regent Street to University Avenue) and restricts lanes on Monroe Street and Randall Avenue for pedestrians. Heavy tailgating traffic backs up Regent Street and Park Street all the way to the Beltline. Plan to arrive in the stadium district at least three hours before kickoff for a smooth drop-off!
Hartmeyer Ice Arena (Home of the Wisconsin Badgers men's)
View instant online quotes in under 30 seconds when you book team or fan transportation to historic Hartmeyer Ice Arena on Madison’s East Side! Whether you’re transporting a youth hockey roster, club skaters, or fans cheering on local winter tournaments and Badger club hockey events, a 25-passenger minibus or full-size coach keeps hockey sticks and bulky goalie bags organized. No account needed to compare photos and rates!
Major Roadways to Hartmeyer Ice Arena
Hartmeyer Ice Arena sits just off Commercial Avenue between North Packers Avenue (WI-113) and North Sherman Avenue. Drivers traveling from outside Madison can easily take I-90 / I-94 to US-151 South (East Washington Avenue), then connect north via First Street or Packers Avenue.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Hartmeyer Ice Arena
Your charter bus can pull directly into the arena’s entrance drive off 1834 Commercial Avenue to unload players, coaches, and equipment right near the front doors. Because the entrance lot is shared with adjacent East Side community facilities, drivers should pull forward to keep the main driveway clear while your team unloads hockey bags from the undercarriage bays. When the final period wraps up, keep your skaters inside the warming lobby until your bus is positioned at the curb. Same-day bus rentals are available if tournament schedules change at the last minute!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Hartmeyer Ice Arena
Surface lot parking is available on-site off Commercial Avenue, though spaces can fill quickly during multi-team weekend hockey tournaments. If the main surface lot is full, your driver can stage along approved industrial curb zones near Packers Avenue or at nearby East Side commercial lots near Fordem Avenue. Coordinate with tournament organizers before arrival to confirm oversized vehicle spaces!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
While street closures are rare around Commercial Avenue, weekday afternoon traffic along Packers Avenue (WI-113) and East Washington Avenue can slow down early-evening ice times, and events at neighboring Breese Stevens Field or Warner Park can increase local congestion. Give your team an extra 20 minutes of travel time during winter weather or rush hour!
Fiserv Forum (Home of the Marquette Golden Eagles)
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Major Roadways to Fiserv Forum
From Madison, your driver takes I-94 East straight into downtown Milwaukee, merging onto I-43 North and taking the McKinley Avenue (Exit 72E) or Fond du Lac Avenue / State Street exits into the Deer District. Local access runs along Juneau Avenue, Vel R. Phillips Avenue, and North 6th Street.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Fiserv Forum
Charter buses drop off and pick up groups along the north side of the arena on West Juneau Avenue between North 6th Street and Vel R. Phillips Avenue, or along North 6th Street near the main plaza. Active loading and unloading only is permitted, so gather your whole group outside the BMO Harris Entrance before calling your driver!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Fiserv Forum
Fiserv Forum’s 5th Street and Highland Structure garages cannot accommodate full-size charter buses due to height limits. Instead, oversized vehicles can park in the designated surface spaces near North 6th Street and West Juneau Avenue (advance reservation required through Fiserv Forum parking) or stage off-site at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel surface lots or along the Lakefront / Summerfest grounds. Your driver will pull right back up to Juneau Avenue when the game ends!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Inside Milwaukee’s Deer District, Vel R. Phillips Avenue (between Highland Avenue and Juneau Avenue) and portions of West Juneau Avenue are permanently or temporarily closed to vehicle traffic during Marquette and Bucks games. Expect heavy congestion on the I-94 / I-43 Marquette Interchange and downtown streets starting 90 minutes before tip-off. Leaving Madison at least 2.5 to 3 hours before game time gives your group plenty of time to grab food in the Deer District plaza. And remember, our confirmation department calls you after booking to lock in your exact pickup and drop-off plan!
Quick Tips for Madison, Wisconsin Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
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