Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Chaska Sports Venues & Arenas
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Target Field (Home of the Minnesota Twins)
In the heart of the Downtown West and North Loop districts at 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Target Field is an open-air ballpark where baseball fans and concertgoers gather all summer long. Booking a party bus rental or charter bus from Chaska makes getting your group to the gates before the first pitch a total breeze!
Major Roadways to Target Field
Groups departing from Chaska typically take US-212 East to I-494 North and connect onto I-394 East, which feeds directly into the downtown ballpark district via the N. 6th Street or Washington Avenue exits. You can also take MN-5 East through Chanhassen and Eden Prairie to connect with I-494 and I-394. Once downtown, drivers use N. 7th Street, N. 5th Street, and 1st Avenue N. to navigate around the stadium perimeter. Because weekday afternoon games overlap with heavy I-394 commuter traffic, build an extra 30 to 45 minutes into your Chaska departure schedule.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Field
Charter buses and minibuses drop off and pick up passengers along 7th Street North right near Gate 14 and the Target Field Station light rail plaza, or along designated commercial curbs on 5th Street North. Due to strict Minneapolis commercial vehicle rules, buses cannot wait at the curb or block the Metro Transit bus lanes along 5th and 6th Streets. Have your group meet outside Gate 14 or by the Kirby Puckett statue on the Target Plaza after the final out before signaling your driver to pull up. Once everyone is together, your bus will swing in for a quick, seamless pickup!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Field
The attached A, B, and C Parking Ramps have strict vertical height clearances between 6’8” and 7’0”, so full-size motorcoaches and high-roof minibuses cannot enter the garages. Instead, oversized vehicles park in the surface Hawthorne Lot or 10th Street North surface lots just blocks from the stadium, which should be reserved in advance through Twins ballpark transportation.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Roughly two hours before first pitch and for an hour after the game ends, Minneapolis Police close Twins Way and portions of 6th Street North and 7th Street North to regular through-traffic to protect pedestrian crowds. Traffic bottlenecks quickly around the I-394 ramps and the Warehouse District, especially when an event at neighboring Target Center overlaps with a Twins game. Arriving at least 90 minutes before game time lets your bus clear the downtown gridlock with ease. If your group wants to grab post-game dinner in the North Loop while traffic clears, your bus can easily adjust to a multi-stop schedule!
Target Center (Home of the Minnesota Lynx and the Minnesota Timberwolves)
Finding group transportation services to Target Center at 600 N. 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 is the easiest way to cheer on the Timberwolves or the Lynx without fighting downtown garage lines! Sitting right next door to Target Field, this busy arena hosts year-round basketball games and major concert tours.
Major Roadways to Target Center
Traveling from Chaska, your driver will take US-212 East to I-494 North and merge onto I-394 East straight into downtown Minneapolis. From the I-394 downtown exits, N. 1st Avenue, N. 2nd Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue provide the most direct surface access to the arena’s main entrances. If I-394 is backed up during winter weather or rush hour, Hwy 55 (Olson Memorial Highway) offers a reliable alternate route into the downtown core.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Center
Your charter bus can unload and reload passengers along the designated commercial loading zone on 1st Avenue North between 6th Street and 7th Street, right outside the main box office lobby, or along the north side of 6th Street North. Because 1st Avenue is one of the busiest entertainment strips in Minneapolis, active loading is strictly enforced and buses cannot stage at the curb. Gather your whole group inside the heated skyway lobby or main entrance doors after the buzzer before calling your driver in from the staging lot.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Center
Because the connected A, B, and C Ramps cannot accommodate the height of a charter bus or party bus, drivers relocate to nearby surface lots along Glenwood Avenue, 10th Street North, or the Basilica of Saint Mary surface lots under the I-94 viaduct. You can review downtown oversized parking options ahead of tip-off on the Target Center directions and parking guide.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
During sold-out Timberwolves games and weekend concerts, traffic officers restrict turns along 1st Avenue North and 6th Street North to manage heavy pedestrian crossings and rideshare congestion. Leaving Chaska at least two hours before tip-off ensures your group gets dropped off at the doors with plenty of time to grab food and find your seats!
U.S. Bank Stadium (Home of the Minnesota Vikings)
On Sundays in the fall, nothing beats riding a climate-controlled 56-passenger charter bus rental or party bus from Chaska to U.S. Bank Stadium at 401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415! Located in the Downtown East neighborhood, this massive glass-roofed stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings, monster truck rallies, and stadium concert tours. Your group can ride in together, skip the freezing walk from distant parking ramps, and celebrate every touchdown without needing a designated driver!
Major Roadways to U.S. Bank Stadium
To reach Downtown East from Chaska, your driver will head east on US-212 to I-35W North (via I-494 East), which leads straight into downtown Minneapolis and exits directly onto Washington Avenue S., S. 4th Street, or 5th Street S. Groups can also take I-394 East to I-94 East and exit near 11th Street S. Around the stadium perimeter, Chicago Avenue, Park Avenue, and Portland Avenue serve as the primary north-south corridors for oversized vehicles. On Vikings game days, I-35W and I-94 back up early, so plan your pickup in Chaska at least three hours before kickoff.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at U.S. Bank Stadium
Charter buses drop off and pick up groups along designated curbside zones on Chicago Avenue South between 4th Street and 6th Street, or along norm-approved commercial zones on 3rd Street South just north of the stadium. Buses are strictly prohibited from driving onto the pedestrian Medtronic Plaza or blocking the Metro Transit Blue and Green Line light rail tracks on 4th Street. Set a clear post-game meeting spot with your group near the Legacy Gate or the Vikings Voyage area before walking out to meet your bus.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at U.S. Bank Stadium
If your Chaska group wants to tailgate right by the bus before kickoff, designated oversized vehicle and RV/bus tailgating lots are located just east of the stadium in the Quarterback Lot and surface lots along Washington Avenue S. and 10th Avenue S. Because oversized spaces sell out weeks in advance for NFL games, you must pre-purchase a bus parking pass through the U.S. Bank Stadium parking portal. If you only need drop-off and pickup service without tailgating, your driver can stage off-site at commercial surface lots near Cedar-Riverside or along Washington Avenue and loop back once the 4th quarter wraps up. Remember that stadium parking passes are separate from your online bus quote, so lock in your lot pass as soon as you book your vehicle!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Starting three hours prior to Vikings games and major concerts, the city closes Chicago Avenue between 4th Street and 6th Street, as well as sections of 4th Street South and Norm McGrew Place, to general vehicle traffic. Post-game gridlock around the I-35W and I-94 entrance ramps can easily last 60 to 90 minutes as 66,000+ fans exit at once. Having your group gather promptly at your agreed pickup corner allows your driver to load everyone within the 5-minute active loading window and merge onto the highway ahead of the crowd. You can also book an extra hour or two on your package to celebrate at a Downtown East sports bar while the ramps clear out!
Allianz Field (Home of Minnesota United FC)
Keeping your soccer team or fan club together on match day is effortless when you book a bus to Allianz Field at 400 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104! Located in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood between the two downtowns, the home of Minnesota United FC has very limited on-site parking, making a private charter bus or 25-passenger minibus rental from Chaska the smartest way to travel.
Major Roadways to Allianz Field
From Chaska, your bus will follow US-212 East to I-494 East/North, merge onto I-35W North, and connect to I-94 East toward St. Paul. Take Exit 238 for Snelling Avenue (MN-51), which drops your bus directly alongside the west side of the stadium. Drivers also use University Avenue W. on the north side and St. Anthony Avenue or Shields Avenue on the south perimeter to navigate around the venue. Because I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul is one of the busiest stretches of highway in Minnesota, allow extra travel time for weeknight matches.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Allianz Field
Designated charter bus and group shuttle drop-off and pickup take place along St. Anthony Avenue on the south side of the stadium or along Pascal Street North on the east perimeter, keeping your group clear of the Green Line light rail trains on University Avenue and the Rapid Bus lanes on Snelling Avenue. Have your passengers gather at the Great Lawn on the north side or outside the Bell Bank North Entrance when the final whistle blows, then walk together to St. Anthony Avenue once your driver pulls up.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Allianz Field
Because Allianz Field has minimal on-site surface lots (Lots A, B, and C are reserved for permit holders and ADA parking), there is no general day-of charter bus parking directly on the stadium grounds. Instead, drivers typically stage off-site at the nearby Minnesota State Fairgrounds lots north on Snelling Avenue (when open for event overflow) or commercial staging areas along University Avenue and Transfer Road. Check the Allianz Field transportation guide before match day to confirm any pre-paid oversized lot availability for your specific event.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On MNUFC match days, St. Paul Police close Shields Avenue, Simpson Street, Asbury Street, and portions of Pascal Street around the stadium perimeter starting two to three hours before kickoff. Planning an early arrival from Chaska lets your driver complete drop-off smoothly before the Midway neighborhood streets lock down for pedestrian fan zones.
Grand Casino Arena (Home of the Minnesota Wild)
Waiting in freezing downtown St. Paul cold for three different rideshares after a hockey game is a thing of the past when you book a bus to Grand Casino Arena (formerly Xcel Energy Center) at 199 W. Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102! Home to the NHL’s Minnesota Wild, the Minnesota Frost, and state high school hockey tournaments, this premier arena sits right alongside the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Whether you need a 18-passenger minibus for a birthday group or a fleet of full-size coaches for a Chaska high school fan bus, we make getting to the ice easy!
Major Roadways to Grand Casino Arena
Your Chaska bus route will take US-212 East to I-494 East, connecting to I-35E North straight into downtown St. Paul via the W. Kellogg Boulevard or W. 7th Street (Fort Road) exits. Drivers can also take I-94 East to the Marion Street / Kellogg Boulevard exit, using Smith Avenue and Exchange Street to circle the arena complex.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Grand Casino Arena
Charter buses load and unload groups at the designated drop-off lane along West Kellogg Boulevard directly outside theSaint Paul RiverCentre and Gate 1, or along West 7th Street near Gate 2 and Gate 3. Because St. Paul enforces a strict 5-minute commercial idling limit, have your group meet inside the warm Gate 1 lobby after the 3rd period ends before signaling your driver to pull up to the Kellogg Boulevard curb.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Grand Casino Arena
The RiverCentre Parking Ramp and Kellogg Underground Ramp have height clearances under 7 feet and cannot fit charter buses, so oversized vehicles use the RiverCentre Surface Lot / Bus Staging Area off Kellogg Boulevard or nearby surface lots along Chestnut Street and Eagle Street. You can verify event-specific bus staging details on the official arena directions and parking page prior to your trip.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Before and after Minnesota Wild games and major concerts, St. Paul traffic control restricts turns along West 7th Street (between Kellogg Blvd and Chestnut St) and West Kellogg Boulevard to clear pedestrian crowds exiting Gates 1 through 4. When state high school tournaments or conventions at the RiverCentre overlap with an evening game, downtown St. Paul ramps fill up hours early. Leaving Chaska at least two hours before puck drop ensures your group walks right into the arena stress-free!
Quick Tips for Chaska Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
Browse our full selection of bus types to pick the right ride for your headcount—whether you want a 56-passenger motorcoach with undercarriage storage for tailgating tents and coolers, or a party bus with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound to get hyped on the drive up US-212! Always gather your entire group at your pre-set stadium gate before calling your driver out of the staging lot so you stay compliant with Twin Cities 5-minute active loading rules, and remember that venue bus parking passes are paid separately from your rental quote.