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The Complete Game Day Experience from Chicago to Notre Dame. We provide Irish and visiting fans alike with the very best Gameday experience for those living in or traveling through Chicago. From bus only, to full-day fun, Irish Express is the best way to travel to see the Fighting Irish.
All Irish Express tickets include:
- A chauffeured coach that departs from a central location in Chicago
- A comfortable ride in buses equipped with a restroom and WIFI
- Beverages served on the bus (Alcohol Included for Platinum and Plus)
- Snack for ride back
Purdue
9/20/25
9/20/25
Boise State
10/04/25
10/04/25
NC State
10/11/25
10/11/25
USC
10/18/25
10/18/25
Navy
11/08/25
11/08/25
Syracuse
11/22/25
11/22/25
Purdue
9/20/25
9/20/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
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Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
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Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
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Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
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3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
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Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
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Ticket Includes:
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Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
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Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
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Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
Boise State
10/04/25
10/04/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
NC State
10/11/25
10/11/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
USC
10/18/25
10/18/25
7:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
Navy
11/08/25
11/08/25
7:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
Syracuse
11/22/25
11/22/25
3:30PM KICKOFF
IRISH EXPRESS PLATINUM
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS + TAILGATE
$ 375
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
3+ Hour Tailgate Party in South Bend with Music, TV's, Games, and More
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
IRISH EXPRESS PLUS
BRUNCH + BUS + DRINKS
$ 235
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Brunch with a Pint of beer or Beermosa
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Full Bar Service with Bartender Both Ways- Beer, Seltzers, Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Soft Drinks
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
IRISH EXPRESS
BUS ONLY
$ 125
Per Adult
-
Ticket Includes:
-
Roundtrip Transportation from Chicago to Notre Dame
-
Pickup/Drop-Off in Downtown Chicago
-
Luxury Motorcoach with Bathroom
-
Snack Provided for Trip Back
-
No Outside Beverages allowed on the bus
Purchase Tailgate Only Tickets Here
DeParture LOCATION
The Buses will board and depart from Guinness Open Gate Brewery (OGB) which is located at 901 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60607.
We will leave at the scheduled time so we encourage you to arrive early.
Pre-Departure Brunch Option
Platinum or Plus tickets include one free drink (Guinness, “beer-mosa”, etc.) and your choice of breakfast/lunch sandwiches and sides (vegetarian & gluten-free options available.)
Additional beverages may be purchased on-site.
Drop-OFF location
The bus drop-off is located on the south side of Campus, just a short walk to the stadium.
After the game, the buses will be at the drop-off location to reload for the return trip to Chicago.
TAILGATE PARTY OPTION
- Unlimited BBQ buffet featuring multiple entrees, sides, and desserts.
- Open bar service with beer, seltzers, tequila, whiskey, vodka, rum, gin and soft drinks
- TV’s, tailgate games, music, and more
Irish express Bus Layout
irish express PLatinum
Irish Express Platinum Package includes everything you need for an incredible Gameday experience.
- Two Hot Meals
- Beverages All Day
- Tailgate Party in South Bend
- Late night snack
*No cash bar as all beverages are part of the package. We just ask that you show the staff your gratitude for their hard work.
Click the video below to view the Irish Express Platinum Experience.
CROWD PLEASER EVERY TIME!
“This is by far the best way to see a ND game. There was a great spread and games prior to leaving Chicago. There was a broad open bar on the way to ND. The tailgate was decent food and a ton of fun. It is so easy and convenient. I highly recommend it.”
Mark H.
“Everything from booking, brunch at Punchbowl Social, bus ride, drinks, tailgate and to the midnight snack was fabulous. All employees were so very nice and caring. This is well worth the money.”
John R.
“Everything about the Irish Express is first class. I would highly recommend and would use again without hesitation!”
Hal P.
“The Irish Express team puts on a great event. To a person, they were all very customer focused and friendly. There was a huge group for the UNC game and they handled the logistics well from what I could see. Great atmosphere. Thanks.”
Colin P.
