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Campus Shuttle

  • BusWhere: Notre Dame

Planning your work day on campus just got easier. Notre Dame Transportation Services has made the switch to BusWhere shuttle tracking service.

This change will allow you to

  • View the location of the shuttle on the campus map in real time

  • View estimated time of arrival for any stop along the route

  • Receive a notification letting you know the shuttle is approaching your location (when accessing BusWhere through the BusWhere app only).

When looking to view the location of the shuttle, you can

  • Use the shuttle icon located in the NDMobile app. Use the code NOTREDAME to complete your login. No email or password is needed.

  • Scan the QR code to add the BusWhere app to your mobile device. When prompted, use the code NOTREDAME to complete your login. No email or password is needed.

  • Visit the BusWherewebsite to access the Notre Dame shuttle in real-time from your computer.

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Routes

The Campus Shuttle operates Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (see detailed routes and times listed below), and run approximately every 10-15 minutes. During the hours of operation, passengers can check on the status of shuttles by clicking on the shuttle icon within the BusWhere or ND Mobile app.There is no fee for this shuttle service.

  • Bulla - St. Liam - Main Shuttle: Runs a loop from the Bulla parking lot to the Main Building, traversing Holy Cross Drive and Sorin Court along the north side of campus.  One University-operated shuttle bus will operate during the hours of 7:00 - 10:00am and again from 4:00 - 6:00pm., Monday through Friday.

  • Bulla - Library - Snite Shuttle: Runs a loop from the Bulla parking lot to Hesburgh Library and Snite Research Center, traversing St. Joseph Drive and the Snite Research Center Circle.  A Cardinal bus will run during the hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Notre Dame Transportation Shuttle Routes Map

Cardinal Buses and Transportation Services partner to provide service, with a combination of Cardinal buses and University-operated buses. All vehicles will be marked with the ND Campus Shuttle signage.  

Download the ND Mobile app from the app store for Apple devices, or from Google Play for Android devices. Any device, including tablets and desktops, can also use the ND Mobile app by visiting m.nd.edu.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at undtrans@nd.edu or 574-631-0293.

TRANSPO  

Fare-free transportation is provided for University Students, Faculty, and Staff on all routes throughout the South Bend/Mishawaka system with a valid University ID. Visit TRANSPO’s website for more information on routes and schedules

  • Route 17 – The SWEEP

    • The SWEEP provides service between Notre Dame, Holy Cross and Saint Mary’s College. The SWEEP connects right to the #7 Route on campus. This service runs Monday-Friday during the school year.  

    • The first day of service for the 2025-2026 school year is Monday, August 25, 2025.

  • Route 7

    • Route 7 leaves from the Hesburgh Library circle drive and travels to University Park Mall and Downtown South Bend near Four Winds Field

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Airport Shuttle Service between Notre Dame to Chicago Midway and O'Hare Airports offered by Royal Excursion. The shuttles are for student transportation during breaks and holidays.

Royal Excursion and Rides2U have teamed up to create R2U Connect, a new platform featuring cutting-edge technology to book your Royal Zoom bus rides. If you already have a Rides2U account, you can use the same login credentials with R2U Connect. If you're new, don't worry!

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Simply download the mobile app, choose your date, select South Bend Notre Dame, and you can book a ride for yourself or your student in just a few clicks.

Here is a link to a short video on booking with R2U Connect R2U Connect Video

DATE TIME DEPART ARRIVE
3/6/2026 4:00 pm ET Bookstore Bus Shelter  MDW then ORD 
3/15/2026 Noon/1:30 pm CT ORD then MDW Bookstore Bus Shelter  
3/15/2026 4:00/5:30 pm CT ORD then MDW Bookstore Bus Shelter 
4/3/2026 4:00 pm ET Bookstore Bus Shelter MDW then ORD
4/6/2026 Noon/1:30 pm CT ORD then MDW Bookstore Bus Shelter
4/6/2026 4:00pm/5:30pm CT ORD then MDW Bookstore Bus Shelter

Estimated travel time to MDW 2.5 hrs/ORD 3.5 hrs.  Please allow 30 minutes +/- for travel conditions. 

$69.50 per transfer / Purchase through R2U Connect App 

Below are the links to the mobile app:

Android
R2U Connect Google Play

Apple
R2U Connect Apple

For additional questions or information, please email Airport@royalexcursion.com

 
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