Written by the Royal Limo Services dispatch team · Chicago · 24/7 live dispatch
Now booking: Notre Dame vs. Miami, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
The biggest home game left this season, and a night game. All-day Sprinter charters from Chicago: leave around 11 a.m., tailgate, the game, home around 1 a.m. with the same chauffeur.
See the Nov. 7 Sprinter plan | Hold a Sprinter for Nov. 7 | (866) 811-0999
Quick answer: Notre Dame sets separate rideshare zones for game day: drop-offs before the game near the Compton Family Ice Arena, the Rugby Lot off Wilson Drive and the Lake Lot on Dorr Road, and pickups after the game on Dorr Road, the Ivy Road and Bulla Road area and Vaness Street. After a sold-out game, thousands of people request rides at once, so waits and prices climb. A chauffeured Sprinter parks in a bus and RV lot and waits for you at a meeting point you agreed before kickoff.
Skip the post-game rideshare line
Your chauffeur and Sprinter wait at one meeting point. Book for Nov. 7, 14 or 21.
Request a Sprinter quote | Call 24/7: (866) 811-0999 | Text: 708-980-6881
In this guide
- Nov. 7 vs. Miami and the other November home games
- Game-day zones (per Notre Dame’s game-day guide)
- Why post-game pickups are hard
- How a waiting chauffeur works
- For fans staying in South Bend
- Book the right vehicle for November
- What to send dispatch to book a November game
- Why groups book Royal for Notre Dame
- Quick facts
- Frequently asked questions
- About the dispatch team
Nov. 7 vs. Miami and the other November home games
Saturday, Nov. 7, Notre Dame vs. Miami is the game to book first. It’s the biggest home game left, a 7:30 p.m. ET night kickoff, and the first November date our Sprinters sell out. A night game is also the strongest case for a Sprinter charter: a full afternoon tailgate, a cold walk out after 11 p.m. Eastern and a 95-mile drive home that nobody in your group has to make.
| Nov. 7 Sprinter charter | Chicago time |
|---|---|
| Pickup in Chicago or the suburbs | About 11:00 a.m. |
| Arrive and tailgate | About 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
| Kickoff (7:30 p.m. ET) | 6:30 p.m. |
| Game ends, meet the Sprinter | About 10:00 p.m. |
| Home | About 1:00 a.m. |
Read the full Notre Dame vs. Miami Sprinter plan. The other two November home games book the same way:
| Game | Date | Kickoff | Leave Chicago to tailgate | Home in Chicago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | Sat., Nov. 7 | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. Chicago | About 11:00 a.m. | About 1:00 a.m. |
| Boston College | Sat., Nov. 14 | 3:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. Chicago | About 7:30 a.m. | About 9:00 to 10:30 p.m. |
| SMU | Sat., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. Chicago | About 11:00 a.m. | About 1:00 a.m. |
Times are typical and depend on traffic and pickup stops. South Bend is one hour ahead of Chicago. All three games air on NBC and Peacock.
Nov. 7 Sprinters are booking now
Tell us your group size and pickup address for the Miami game. We’ll hold a Sprinter and send your all-day charter plan in writing.
Request a Sprinter quote | Call 24/7: (866) 811-0999 | Text: 708-980-6881
Game-day zones (per Notre Dame’s game-day guide)
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Rideshare drop-off (before the game) | Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot (off Wilson Drive), Lake Lot (Dorr Road) |
| Rideshare pickup (after the game) | Dorr Road lot, Ivy Road and Bulla Road area, Vaness Street |
| Free downtown shuttle | Transpo Game Day Express, from downtown South Bend hotels |
| Buses, RVs and oversized vans | Paid bus and RV lots |
Zones can change; check Notre Dame’s game-day page before you go.
Why post-game pickups are hard
- A sellout of about 77,000 fans leaves at once.
- Rideshare demand spikes, so waits and prices rise.
- Drivers can’t reach the zones quickly through game traffic.
- After a night game it’s late, dark and cold, and you may be 95 miles from home.
How a waiting chauffeur works
- Before kickoff, we agree on one meeting point near your lot and text it to your group leader.
- Your chauffeur stays with the Sprinter during the game.
- After the final whistle, walk to the meeting point.
- Once everyone is counted, the van heads home as the lots clear.
For fans staying in South Bend
If you’re staying in a South Bend hotel, an hourly or multi-day Sprinter charter takes you to and from the stadium without the rideshare zones. Coming from Chicago, the all-day charter covers both directions.
Book the right vehicle for November
Sprinters move most Notre Dame groups, and Royal runs three layouts, all Mercedes-Benz and all chauffeur-driven. For smaller groups, a premium SUV or the S-Class does the same all-day job.
| Your group | Book this | Why | Service page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 14 | Sprinter limo (11 or 14) or Executive Shuttle Sprinter (14) | Everyone together; the van is your base in the lot | Mercedes Sprinter van rental |
| Up to 8 | Jet Executive Sprinter | Lounge seats and the most legroom for a 13 to 15 hour day | Chicago luxury Sprinter limo service |
| 15 to 56 | Two to four Sprinters on one plan | Royal doesn’t run buses; a Sprinter convoy leaves, parks and returns together | sporting event limo service |
| 2 to 6 | Premium SUV: Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Suburban | A quieter, faster all-day charter for couples, executives and families | luxury SUV rental |
| 1 to 3 | Mercedes S-Class 2027 | Executive sedan for one or two | S-Class limousine rental |
Escalade + Sprinter: hosts often ride in a chauffeured Escalade while guests take the Sprinter, so the host can leave early or stay late without breaking up the group. Both run on one dispatch plan. See all vehicles on the fleet page and the full Notre Dame game day Sprinter charter guide.
What to send dispatch to book a November game
- Which game: Miami (Nov. 7), Boston College (Nov. 14) or SMU (Nov. 21)
- Number of passengers, including kids
- The vehicle you want, or ask us to match one
- Every pickup address, or flight numbers for airport pickups
- Tailgate yes or no, and how much gear
- Any stops on the way home
- Final drop-off addresses
We send a written timeline and one price, then the chauffeur’s name and number the day before. Request it on the quote page or call (866) 811-0999, 24/7.
Why groups book Royal for Notre Dame
- Owner-run: Royal’s founder is a chauffeur himself and personally vets every driver.
- Background-checked, licensed chauffeurs who know the drive to South Bend and the game-day lots.
- 24/7 live dispatch staffed by real people.
- A 5.0-star rating across more than 1,200 reviews and multiple industry awards.
- One company for the whole group: Sprinters, premium Escalade SUVs and the S-Class 2027.
- Book it all at once: see Notre Dame limo service and hourly limo service.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rideshare drop-off | Compton Family Ice Arena, Rugby Lot, Lake Lot |
| Rideshare pickup | Dorr Road, Ivy Rd and Bulla Rd area, Vaness Street |
| Sprinter parking | Paid bus and RV lots |
| Chauffeur pickup | One agreed meeting point |
| Book | (866) 811-0999 |
Frequently asked questions
Where does rideshare drop off at Notre Dame games?
Before the game: Compton Family Ice Arena, the Rugby Lot off Wilson Drive and the Lake Lot on Dorr Road, per Notre Dame’s game-day guide.
Where does rideshare pick up after the game?
On Dorr Road, the Ivy Road and Bulla Road area and Vaness Street.
How long is the wait for a rideshare after the game?
It can be long after a sold-out game, and prices rise with demand.
Is there a shuttle from downtown South Bend?
Yes, Transpo’s free Game Day Express runs from downtown hotels before and after the game.
Where does a chauffeured Sprinter wait?
It parks in a bus and RV lot; your chauffeur meets you at an agreed spot.
How do we find the van after the game?
We text your group leader the meeting point before kickoff.
How long until we leave after the game?
Plan 45 to 90 minutes for the lots to clear.
Can a rideshare take us back to Chicago?
Few drivers make a 95-mile late-night trip; book your return ahead.
Is a Sprinter cheaper than rideshares for a group?
For a group, one Sprinter often compares well with several surge-priced rides plus the drive home.
Can you pick us up at our South Bend hotel?
Yes, on a multi-day or hourly charter.
Do the zones change?
They can; check Notre Dame’s game-day page.
How do I book?
Call (866) 811-0999 or request a quote.
About the Royal Limo Services dispatch team
This guide was written by the Royal Limo Services dispatch team, which plans Chicago-to-South Bend game days every season. Royal Limo Services is a Chicago limo and chauffeur company based at 5600 North River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, minutes from O’Hare, with 24/7 live dispatch staffed by real people. Our founder is a chauffeur himself, personally vets every driver and still oversees service day to day. Every chauffeur is hand-picked, background-checked and licensed, and the company holds a 5.0-star rating across more than 1,200 reviews. Royal also runs blackcarservices.co, its black car division for airport and point-to-point rides, under the same management and standards. Reservations: (866) 811-0999.
Lock in your Sprinter for Nov. 7 before it’s gone
The Miami night game sells out our Sprinters first, then Nov. 14 and Nov. 21. Send the game, group size and pickup address and we’ll confirm your all-day Sprinter charter in writing.
Request a Sprinter quote | Call 24/7: (866) 811-0999 | Text: 708-980-6881
