Shuttle and Bus Services
Campus Shuttle
CAMPUS SHUTTLE STARTING UP AGAIN, WITH SOME MODIFICATIONS
****8/9/2021 UPDATE****
Shuttle services will resume August 16th, 2021. There are some adjustments to the current schedules and routes (see below).
Routes
The Campus Shuttle consists of two routes, both of which connect at the Bulla parking lot. There is no fee for this service.
The Bulla - 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.
The Bulla - Library - Snite shuttle runs a loop from the Bulla parking lot to Hesburgh Library and Snite Museum, traversing Leahy Drive and Moose Krause Circle towards the center of campus.
Hours of Operation
Bulla - Main
7:00am - 10:00am and 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bulla - Library - Snite
7:00am - 6:00pm
Route Map
Shuttles will operate Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shuttles will run 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 ND Mobile app.
Cardinal Buses and Transportation Services will now partner to provide service, with a combination of Cardinal buses and University-operated vans. All vehicles will be marked with the ND Campus Shuttle signage.
This fall there will be two shuttle routes:
- Bulla/Hesburgh Library/Snite Museum Circle: One Cardinal Bus will run during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Bulla Lot to Main Building: One University-operated van will operate during the hours of 7:00 to 10:00 am, and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please see the detailed map below.
Questions or comments may be directed to undtrans@nd.edu or 574-631-6467.
Use the ND Mobile app or this website to track the real-time location of the shuttle buses.
Download the ND Mobile app from the app store, 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.
Route Map
Campus Shuttle Map - Fall 2021 (Main Building shuttle will pick up at the Main Building beginning at 4:30pm Monday through Friday).
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
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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.
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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.
Look for additional information on upcoming offerings using the links below.
Reservations can be made at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nd-to-chicago-airports-tickets-151487961571
For the 2021 fall break, additional airport shuttle transportation has been added.
10/15/21: Notre Dame/Chicago Airport Transportation Reservation (a minimum of 15 seats must be purchased by October 4, 2021. If the minimum seat requirement is not met for this shuttle, tickets will be refunded and attendees will be contacted).
10/16/21: Notre Dame/Chicago Airport Transportation Reservation (sold out with a waitlist)
10/21/21: Chicago/Notre Dame Return to Campus Transportation Reservation (as of September 21, the minimum seat requirement has been met; seats are still available)
Reservations for the 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday departing campus on Tuesday, November 23rd can be made using the Royal Excursions' Reservation System. (a minimum of 15 seats must be purchased by November 15, 2021. If the minimum seat requirement is not met for this shuttle, tickets will be refunded and attendees will be contacted).
Reservations for the 2021 Thanksgiving Holiday departing campus on Wednesday, November 24th can be made using Royal Excursions' reservation system.
Additional dates are now available for the 2021-22 academic year winter break transportation schedule. Tickets can be purchased using the Notre Dame/Chicago Eventbrite link.
Service to Chicago:
December 16 at 5pm Departs ND - Arrives MDW 6pm CT* / O'HARE 7pm CT*
December 17 at 6am Departs ND - Arrives MDW 7am CT* / O'HARE 8am CT*
Service back to Campus:
Jan 9: 1PM CT ORD Departure / 2PM CT MDW Departure arrives at ND approximately 4PM ET.
Jan 9: 5PM CT ORD Departure / 6PM CT MDW Departure arrives at ND approximately 7PM ET.
For additional questions or information, please email Airport@royalexcursion.com
