MISHAWAKA/ GRANGER, INDIANA HOTELS
Tim’s Tours 2024 Football Shuttle to Notre Dame Stadium (FALL 2024):
Our shuttle will run on the following dates:
-Saturday, September 7, 2024
-Saturday, September 21, 2024
-Saturday, September 28, 2024
-Saturday, October 12, 2024
-Saturday, November 9, 2024
-Saturday, November 16, 2024
You do not need a reservation-just be ready to hop on the bus with your fare. Each hotel will have information at the front desk, or you can check out our frequently asked questions below. If you have any other questions, please submit an inquiry through our website here, or send an email directly to contact@tims-tours.com
We drop off at the Indiana University School of Medicine South Bend parking lot circle and it’s just a short walk to the Stadium; a much shorter walking distance than if you actually park on or near the campus. The fare is $12 per person each way, or $20 Round Trip. Buses are first-come, first-serve and stop at the Mishawaka/Granger area hotels listed below:
Please click on the corresponding PDF logo to view your hotel’s game day shuttle schedule, PRICING UPDATED 5/12/22):
Baymont Inn & Suites Mishawaka/ South Bend 
120 W University Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 400-8580
Best Western Plus Mishawaka Inn 445 W University Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 273-2309
Candlewood Suites Mishawaka 1220 E. Douglas Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 258-4088
Comfort Inn 5640 N Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 247-4000
Country Inn and Suites 420 W University Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 277-2520
Courtyard by Marriott 4825 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 273-9900
Extended Stay (North) 5305 N Main Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 277-9912
Extended Stay (South) 4715 N Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 255-8031
Fairfield Inn & Suites South Bend Mishawaka 425 W University Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 273-2202
Hampton Inn 7347 Heritage Square Drive, Granger, IN 46530 (574) 243-4600
Holiday Inn Express 224 Florence Ave, Granger, IN 46530 (574) 272-8000
Holiday Inn Mishawaka- Conference Center 1208 E Douglas Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 258-4408
Home2 Suites by Hilton Mishawaka/ South Bend 211 E Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 252-4100
Hyatt Place 215 W Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 258-7777
Quality Inn 535 W University Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 247-0888
Red Roof Inn 1325 University Drive Court, Granger, IN 46530 (574) 271-4800
Residence Inn 231 Park Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 271-9283
Springhill Suites 5225 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 271-0832
Varsity Club 3800 N. Main St, Mishawaka, IN 46545 (800) 438-2929
Frequently Asked Questions:
How does the shuttle work?
The bus is on a route and will make stops at specific times, which can be found on a flyer at the front desk of your hotel. If no one is waiting, the bus will proceed to its next stop. You can find shuttle times here by clicking on the corresponding PDF link above.
Should guests make reservations?
No. We do not accept advanced reservations.
Should front desk personnel call the drivers to tell them if people are waiting?
No, again the bus is on a route and will make stops at each hotel. If no one is waiting, the bus will proceed to its next stop.
Does Tim’s Tours take credit cards for payment?
No, drivers can only collect cash payments. You may pay $12 for a one-way trip or $20 for round trip. If you pay for the round trip option, you will be given a token which is good for the return trip after the game.
What happens if the shuttle gets full on the way to Notre Dame?
Each shuttle is first-come, first-serve and is on a route with multiple stops. Due to the popularity of our shuttle, there is a possibility that it may become full. If that happens, if one of the other shuttles isn’t full, it can come to pickup remaining guests. If that isn’t an option, you may need to wait for the next shuttle pickup time. Peak ridership TO THE GAME is two to three hours prior to kick off. To avoid capacity and space concerns, we recommend taking the first available shuttle early in the day.
Where does the shuttle drop off at Notre Dame?
For Mishawaka/ Granger hotels, our shuttle will drop off and pick up exclusively at the INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SOUTH BEND parking lot circle (near the intersection of Napolean St & N Notre Dame Ave). The shuttle runs more efficiently with one pickup and drop off location.
What time(s) do the return shuttles leave Notre Dame (post-game)?
- End of the Third Quarter
- When Bus is Full or 30 minutes after the game ends
- When Bus is Full or 45 minutes after the game ends
- 2 hours after the game ends (LAST SHUTTLE)
Return shuttle times are also posted on the flyer located at the front desk of each hotel. If a bus fills up prior to its listed time, it will depart early, which is typical for the first departing shuttles after the game ends. Each shuttle is first-come, first-serve.
Will we have to wait for a shuttle after the game ends?
The first post-game shuttles typically fill up fast and take the most time to return to campus due to peak ridership and heavy traffic caused by 80,000 people leaving the stadium at the end of the game. If you prefer a shorter ride back to your hotel, it is highly recommended that you grab dinner after the game & plan on taking the shuttle 2 hours after the game ends (when fewer people ride and traffic levels return to normal). If there are no buses waiting, please be patient as shuttles will return to campus as soon as possible up to 2 hours after the game ends.
Can we take a shuttle back to our hotel before the game starts?
You may catch one of the shuttles dropping off at Notre Dame and ride it back on its next round of pickups. *Note, the last shuttle TO the game does not return to the hotels-you must catch one of the earlier shuttles.
Which bus(es) do we look for at Notre Dame?
There will be many buses. Any Tim’s Tours buses picking up at INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SOUTH BEND parking lot circle (near the intersection of Napolean St & N Notre Dame Ave) go to Mishawaka/ Granger, Indiana hotels. All other buses (and other Tim’s Tours buses at other pickup locations) go to different locations.
How late does the shuttle stay out making return trips after the game is over?
For Mishawaka/ Granger hotels, the last Tim’s Tours shuttle departs 2 hours after the end of the game.
I’m not staying at one of the hotels listed above- Can I still use your shuttle?
Yes! We recommend parking in either the large parking lot in Heritage Square just East of Holiday Inn Express (and boarding the shuttle at the Holiday Inn Express) or parking in the large parking lot West of the Hampton Inn in Heritage Square (and boarding the shuttle at the Hampton Inn).
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