Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee. Rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews; every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Quick answer: Notre Dame plays three November home games at Notre Dame Stadium: Miami on Saturday, Nov. 7 (7:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM Central), Boston College on Saturday, Nov. 14 (3:30 PM Eastern, 2:30 PM Central) and SMU on Saturday, Nov. 21 (7:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM Central). South Bend runs on Eastern Time, one hour ahead of Wisconsin and Chicago. For the night games, Pharaoh’s picks up in Milwaukee about 12:30 PM Central and in downtown Chicago about 1:45 PM, stages near the stadium during the game and drives you home the same night. Flying in? We meet flights at O’Hare and Midway and take you to the game and back. A premium SUV seats up to 6; a Sprinter seats 13 to 15. Call (414) 322-3751 or book online.
Going to a Notre Dame home game?
Send the game, every pickup address and your headcount. We confirm the round trip and the rate in writing.
Key takeaways
- Premium SUVs (up to 6) and Sprinters (13 to 15) from Wisconsin, Chicagoland, O’Hare and Midway, both ways.
- Three home games: Miami (Nov. 7), Boston College (Nov. 14), SMU (Nov. 21).
- South Bend is on Eastern Time: a 7:30 PM kickoff is 6:30 PM in Milwaukee and Chicago.
- Night games: Milwaukee pickup about 12:30 PM, downtown Chicago about 1:45 PM (Central).
- For the 2:30 PM Central Boston College game, every pickup moves about 4 hours earlier.
- November weather on I-94 and the Indiana Toll Road can change fast; your chauffeur plans around it.
In this guide
- The November home games
- From Wisconsin: pickup times
- From Chicago and the suburbs: pickup times
- The Boston College afternoon game
- O’Hare and Midway to Notre Dame, both ways
- Game day in South Bend
- Premium SUVs and Sprinters for a long game day
- How it is priced
- How to book
- Why book with Pharaoh’s
- Frequently asked questions
The November home games
Three Saturdays at Notre Dame Stadium.
Schedule and kickoff times
| Date | Game | Kickoff (Eastern, in South Bend) | Kickoff (Central, WI and Chicago) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 7 | Miami at Notre Dame | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Sat, Nov. 14 | Boston College at Notre Dame | 3:30 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Sat, Nov. 21 | SMU at Notre Dame | 7:30 PM | 6:30 PM |
Times as published; TV networks can move kickoffs, and dispatch re-confirms the week of each game.
The time zone catches people
Wisconsin and Chicago are on Central Time; South Bend is on Eastern. Every time on your ticket is an hour later than your watch at home. Our pickup times below are all in Central, the time where you get in the vehicle. More on that in our Notre Dame football weekend guide.
From Wisconsin: pickup times
For the 6:30 PM Central night games (Miami and SMU), arriving about 2.5 hours before kickoff for campus and tailgating.
By where you start
| Pickup from | Drive to South Bend | Pickup (Central) | Home by about (Central) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee and the North Shore | About 3 to 3.25 h | About 12:30 PM | 1:15 to 1:45 AM |
| Brookfield, Waukesha, Wauwatosa | About 3.25 h | About 12:15 PM | 1:45 AM |
| Kenosha and Racine | About 2.5 h | About 1:15 PM | 12:45 AM |
| Madison | About 4 h | About 11:30 AM | 2:30 AM |
| Green Bay and the Fox Valley | About 5 h | About 10:45 AM | An overnight is better |
Why Wisconsin fans book a driver
It is a six-hour round trip through Chicago traffic, the Skyway or the Indiana Toll Road, and a late drive home after a night game. With a chauffeur, nobody in the group gives up the game to stay sober for the drive. See Milwaukee to Indiana car service and long-distance limousine service.
From Chicago and the suburbs: pickup times
Same night games, same 2.5-hour arrival.
By where you start
| Pickup from | Drive to South Bend | Pickup (Central) | Home by about (Central) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop, River North, West Loop | About 1.75 to 2 h | About 1:45 PM | 12:15 AM |
| Lincoln Park and the North Side | About 2 h | About 1:30 PM | 12:30 AM |
| Evanston, Wilmette, Highland Park | About 2 to 2.25 h | About 1:15 PM | 12:45 AM |
| Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Rosemont | About 2 to 2.25 h | About 1:15 PM | 12:45 AM |
| Naperville, Oak Brook, western suburbs | About 2 h | About 1:30 PM | 12:30 AM |
| Orland Park, Tinley Park, the south suburbs | About 1.5 h | About 2:15 PM | 11:45 PM |
Several pickups in different suburbs? List every address and dispatch plans the order. See Chicago suburb pickups.
Licensed Chicago chauffeurs
Chicago and suburban pickups are driven by City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate chauffeur network, booked and tracked by the same Pharaoh’s dispatch team in Milwaukee. For downtown hotel pickups see Chicago hotel and concierge pickups; for groups see group and Sprinter transportation in Chicago.
The Boston College afternoon game
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2:30 PM Central.
Move everything about 4 hours earlier
For the afternoon game, pickups run about 4 hours earlier than the night-game tables: about 8:30 AM from Milwaukee, about 9:45 AM from downtown Chicago and about 7:30 AM from Madison. The game ends around 5:45 to 6 PM Central, so Chicago groups are home around 8:15 PM and Milwaukee groups around 9:30 PM. Dispatch confirms exact times the day before.
Pickup in Chicago or the suburbs?
Same dispatch, same booking. Chicago rides are driven by City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate chauffeur network.
O’Hare and Midway to Notre Dame, both ways
For fans flying in for Miami, Boston College or SMU, and anyone flying out after the game.
Which airport
| Airport | Drive to Notre Dame | Our suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | About 2 to 2.25 h | The most flights; we track your flight, meet you and drive you to South Bend |
| Chicago Midway (MDW) | About 1.75 h | Closer to the Skyway and a quick exit east |
| South Bend (SBN) | About 15 minutes | Closest, but flights and hotels fill first on game weekends |
See O’Hare car service and Midway car service.
Airport to the game
| Your flight lands (Central) | Kickoff | Our plan |
|---|---|---|
| O’Hare by about 12:30 PM | Night game (6:30 PM Central) | Straight to South Bend with time for campus and the tailgate |
| Midway by about 1:30 PM | Night game (6:30 PM Central) | Out the Skyway and to the stadium about 2 hours before kickoff |
| O’Hare by about 8:30 AM | Boston College (2:30 PM Central) | Straight to South Bend; hotel bags stay in the vehicle |
| A later landing | Any | We go straight to the stadium; tell dispatch your seats and gate |
We track the flight, so a delay moves the pickup, not the plan. Bags ride in the locked vehicle during the game; stadium bag rules limit what you can carry in.
The game to the airport
Flying home the same night is tight: a night game ends around 9:45 to 10 PM Central, and O’Hare is about 2 hours away, so a midnight red-eye is the earliest that works. Most visiting groups ride back to a Chicago or airport hotel and catch a Sunday morning flight; we book the Sunday airport ride on the same confirmation. For the afternoon Boston College game, an O’Hare or Midway flight after about 10 PM Central works.
Sunday morning airport runs
After a night game, the Sunday ride from a Chicago, Rosemont or South Bend hotel to O’Hare or Midway is part of the same booking. See our airport transportation guide.
Staying in Chicago
South Bend hotels sell out on home-game weekends. Many visiting fans stay in Chicago, ride to the game and back the same night, then take a car to O’Hare or Midway on Sunday. We book all three rides on one confirmation.
Game day in South Bend
How the day runs.
Tailgating
Coolers, chairs and a grill ride in the back of a Sprinter; tell dispatch what you’re bringing so it fits. November night games get cold, so pack gloves and layers.
Drop-off and the meeting point
Roads around campus fill hours before kickoff. The chauffeur drops you at an agreed point a short walk from the stadium and stages nearby for the whole game. Agree on a meeting point away from the main gates before you go in.
After the game
A 7:30 PM Eastern game ends around 10:45 to 11 PM Eastern, which is 9:45 to 10 PM Central. Walk to the meeting point, load up and head west. You gain the hour back on the way home.
Weather on the drive
November brings lake-effect snow to northwest Indiana. Your chauffeur checks I-94, the Indiana Toll Road and the Skyway before leaving and adjusts the pickup time if needed.
Premium SUVs and Sprinters for a long game day
A six-hour round trip deserves the right vehicle. See our fleet.
Premium SUV: up to 6
A Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban-class premium SUV with leather seating, climate control and room for coats and a cooler. It is the pick for couples, families, alumni and executives hosting clients at the game, and it handles November weather on the Indiana Toll Road with ease. See premium SUV service and the premium SUV guide.
Sprinter: 13 to 15
A Mercedes Sprinter keeps the whole group together for the ride down and the ride home: standing room, forward and side seating, USB charging and space for tailgate gear in the back. Groups of 7 to 15 split the cost of one vehicle instead of driving three cars. See the Executive Sprinter and the Mercedes Sprinter.
Which one fits
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Premium SUV | Up to 6 | Couples, families, client hosting, airport pickups |
| Executive Sprinter | Up to 13 | Friends, alumni and client groups with gear |
| Mercedes Sprinter | Up to 15 | Full tailgate crews |
| Two SUVs or a Sprinter plus an SUV | 16 and up | Alumni clubs, parishes and company outings |
Bigger groups on a budget can also ask about the 14-passenger van. SUV vs Sprinter: how to choose.
Making it a weekend
Want to stay over in South Bend or Chicago? We quote the vehicle for the whole weekend. See the Executive Sprinter charter guide and Sprinter charters.
How it is priced
Round trip, per vehicle
A Notre Dame game is quoted as a round trip with the vehicle waiting, per vehicle, confirmed in writing before you book. Airport pickups and hotel stops are added to the same booking. See limo prices.
How to book
Booking takes about two minutes online or by phone.
Step 1: Pick your game
Miami (Nov. 7), Boston College (Nov. 14) or SMU (Nov. 21).
Step 2: List every pickup
Home, hotel or airport, in Wisconsin or Chicagoland, with flight numbers if flying in.
Step 3: Count the group
Headcount and tailgate gear.
Step 4: Day trip or weekend
Same night home, or an overnight in South Bend or Chicago.
Step 5: Get it in writing
Rate and times on one confirmation: (414) 322-3751 or book online.
Why book with Pharaoh’s
Proof you can check
Pharaoh’s Transportation is rated 4.9 from 302 Google reviews. The office is at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, about five minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport.
The fleet
11 premium SUVs, an Executive Sprinter for 13, a 14-passenger van and a Mercedes Sprinter for 15. See the fleet.
Safety and service
Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751, and every rate is confirmed in writing before the ride.
Related guides
- O’Hare car service
- Midway car service
- Notre Dame football weekend from Milwaukee
- Game day from Milwaukee: every venue
- Milwaukee to Indiana car service
- Group and Sprinter transportation in Chicago
- Sporting events transportation
Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Games | Miami (Nov. 7), Boston College (Nov. 14), SMU (Nov. 21) |
| Stadium | Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana (Eastern Time) |
| Night-game pickups | Milwaukee about 12:30 PM; downtown Chicago about 1:45 PM (Central) |
| Vehicles | Premium SUVs (up to 6), Sprinters (13 to 15) |
| Pickup areas | All of Wisconsin, Chicago and the suburbs, O’Hare and Midway, both ways |
| Office | 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207 |
| Phone | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
| Rating | 4.9 from 302 Google reviews |
Frequently asked questions
The games
When are Notre Dame’s November home games?
Miami on Nov. 7, Boston College on Nov. 14 and SMU on Nov. 21, all at Notre Dame Stadium.
What time is the Notre Dame vs Miami game in Chicago time?
Kickoff is 7:30 PM Eastern in South Bend, which is 6:30 PM Central in Chicago and Wisconsin.
Is South Bend on Eastern Time?
Yes, one hour ahead of Wisconsin and Chicago.
What time should we leave Milwaukee for a night game?
About 12:30 PM Central, arriving about 2.5 hours before kickoff.
Chicago and the suburbs
How long is the drive from Chicago to Notre Dame?
About 1.75 to 2 hours from downtown, depending on traffic and weather.
Can you pick up in several suburbs?
Yes; list every address and dispatch plans the order.
Are your Chicago chauffeurs licensed?
Yes; Chicago rides are driven by City of Chicago licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate chauffeur network.
Can you take us from O’Hare or Midway to the Notre Dame game and back?
Yes. We track your flight, drive you to South Bend, wait during the game and bring you back to your hotel or the airport.
Booking
How far ahead should we book?
Now; home-game Saturdays fill Sprinters and SUVs early.
What vehicle for 12 people?
An Executive Sprinter; for 6 or fewer, a premium SUV.
How is the trip priced?
Per vehicle for the round trip with the wait, confirmed in writing.
Are your chauffeurs background-checked and insured?
Yes, every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured.
Ready to reserve?
Book online or call dispatch any hour. Rate confirmed in writing before you ride.
About the dispatch team
This guide is written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, who plan these rides every week from the office at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207. Dispatch answers 24 hours a day at (414) 322-3751. Related: sporting events · Notre Dame weekends · fleet · limo prices · about us.
