Written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team · 5151 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee · 2 minutes from MKE · every chauffeur background-checked, licensed and insured
Quick answer: Notre Dame hosts Miami on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central) on NBC and Peacock. Pharaoh’s Transportation runs Sprinter charters (up to 15), Executive Sprinters (13) and luxury SUVs (6) to Notre Dame Stadium from Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin, Madison, and Chicago, O’Hare, Midway and the suburbs. Our chauffeurs drive in both states every day. Your chauffeur waits through the game and drives you home the same night: back in Chicago around midnight, in Milwaukee around 1:30 a.m. Central.
Notre Dame vs. Miami, Saturday night
Sprinters and luxury SUVs from Wisconsin and Chicago, home the same night.
In this guide
- Notre Dame vs. Miami at a glance
- Pickups from Wisconsin and from Chicago
- When to leave for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff
- Sprinter, Executive Sprinter or luxury SUV
- Who books this game, and the plan for each
- A sample game day from Milwaukee
- A sample game day from Chicago
- Why the Miami game is the one to book early
- Fans flying in: O’Hare, Midway and MKE
- Campus drop-off, the game and the late ride home
- Alumni clubs, families and company outings
- Driving yourself vs. a chauffeur to South Bend
- How pricing works for a South Bend charter
- What to bring for a November night game
- Why fans in both states book Pharaoh’s
- Book now for Nov. 7
- Quick facts
- Frequently asked questions
- About the dispatch team
Notre Dame vs. Miami at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Game | Miami (FL) at Notre Dame |
| Date | Saturday, Nov. 7 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. Eastern / 6:30 p.m. Central |
| TV | NBC and Peacock |
| Stadium | Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend, Indiana |
| Time zone | South Bend runs on Eastern time, one hour ahead of Wisconsin and Chicago |
| Game ends | Around 10:45 p.m. Eastern |
This is the one night game of November in South Bend, and it is the game most fans circle. For the full month, see our guide to all three November Notre Dame home games.
Going to Notre Dame vs. Miami?
Tell us your group size and pickup city. Sprinters for big night games book first.
Pickups from Wisconsin and from Chicago
| Pickup area | Drive to Notre Dame Stadium (about) | Who drives |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee and the North Shore | 3 hours | Our Milwaukee chauffeurs |
| Waukesha and Lake Country | 3 hours 15 min | Our Milwaukee chauffeurs |
| Racine and Kenosha | 2 hours 30 min | Our Milwaukee chauffeurs |
| Madison | 4 hours | Our Milwaukee chauffeurs |
| Downtown Chicago and the Loop | 1 hour 45 min | City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs |
| O’Hare and the northwest suburbs | 2 hours | City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs for O’Hare |
| Midway and the southwest suburbs | 1 hour 45 min | City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs for Midway |
One dispatch team plans every ride, whichever side of the state line you start on. Groups split between Milwaukee and Chicago can meet in one Sprinter with a stop on the way.
When to leave for a 7:30 p.m. Eastern kickoff
| Pickup | Leave to tailgate (Central time) | Leave for kickoff only (Central time) |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 11:30 a.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Racine and Kenosha | 12:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| Madison | 10:30 a.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Downtown Chicago | 1:00 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. |
| O’Hare | 12:45 p.m. | 3:15 p.m. |
Remember the clock change: your phone switches to Eastern time near South Bend. We confirm every pickup in Central time and add 30 to 60 minutes for game-day traffic on the Indiana Toll Road.
Sprinter, Executive Sprinter or luxury SUV
| Group | Vehicle | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 6 | Chevy Suburban or Cadillac Escalade | Couples, families, alumni pairs who want a private ride |
| 7 to 13 | Executive Sprinter | Limo-style seating for client nights and alumni groups |
| Up to 14 | Ford Transit van | Big groups with tailgate gear |
| Up to 15 | Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Friends and clubs riding together both ways |
See Sprinter limo service, the Executive Sprinter and luxury SUVs.
Ten or more going?
One Sprinter from Milwaukee or Chicago, there and back the same night.
Who books this game, and the plan for each
| Your group | Plan |
|---|---|
| Notre Dame alumni clubs in Milwaukee and Chicago | Sprinter or Executive Sprinter, tailgate on campus, ride home together |
| Families with a student at Notre Dame | SUV, campus visit before the game, dinner in South Bend, home after |
| Companies hosting clients | Executive Sprinter or several SUVs, one corporate invoice |
| Miami fans flying into O’Hare or Midway | SUV from the airport to South Bend, back to a Chicago hotel after |
| Wisconsin fans making a road trip of it | Sprinter from Milwaukee, home by about 1:30 a.m. |
A sample game day from Milwaukee
| Time (Central) | What happens |
|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. | Pickup in Milwaukee; coolers and chairs loaded |
| 1:00 p.m. | Pass through northern Illinois toward the Indiana Toll Road |
| 3:30 p.m. (4:30 Eastern) | Arrive on campus to tailgate and walk the grounds |
| 6:30 p.m. (7:30 Eastern) | Kickoff |
| About 9:45 p.m. | Final whistle; walk to the pickup spot |
| About 10:15 p.m. | Leave South Bend after the first wave of traffic |
| About 1:30 a.m. | Home in Milwaukee, each rider at their own door if you booked multiple stops |
A sample game day from Chicago
| Time (Central) | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1:00 p.m. | Pickup downtown, at a hotel, O’Hare or the suburbs |
| 3:00 p.m. (4:00 Eastern) | Arrive on campus; tailgate or dinner in South Bend |
| 6:30 p.m. (7:30 Eastern) | Kickoff |
| About 10:15 p.m. | Leave South Bend |
| About midnight | Back at your Chicago home or hotel |
Chicago groups often add a stop at a sports bar or restaurant on the way home; tell us when you book and we plan the time.
Why the Miami game is the one to book early
A November night game against Miami brings the biggest crowd of the month to South Bend, plus fans flying in from Florida through Chicago. Hotels near campus sell out early, so most Wisconsin and Chicago fans make it a same-day round trip. That puts pressure on the same vehicles everyone wants: Sprinters for groups and SUVs for families. Booking now locks in the vehicle and the pickup time before the last days before the game, when choices narrow.
Fans flying in: O’Hare, Midway and MKE
Miami fans and out-of-town alumni often fly into O’Hare or Midway on Saturday, ride straight to South Bend, and go back to a Chicago hotel after the game. We track the flight and meet you at arrivals; O’Hare and Midway pickups are driven by City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs dispatched by our team. Flying into MKE instead? We pick you up 2 minutes from our office. See Milwaukee to O’Hare car service and airport transportation.
Campus drop-off, the game and the late ride home
Notre Dame sets game-day traffic patterns and road closures around campus. Your chauffeur follows them, drops you as close as traffic allows and texts the pickup spot before you walk in. Bring a clear bag; stadium bag rules apply. After the game, thousands of fans leave at once, so walk to the pickup spot rather than waiting at the gate. The drive home is late and dark in November, which is the main reason groups book a chauffeur. For the overnight option, see our Notre Dame football weekend from Milwaukee guide.
Alumni clubs, families and company outings
Notre Dame alumni clubs in Milwaukee and Chicago often fill a Sprinter for the Miami game and share one booking. Parents of current students use an SUV to visit campus in the afternoon, eat in South Bend and watch the game, then ride home without the late drive. Companies hosting clients book an Executive Sprinter with limo-style seating, or two or three SUVs that arrive together, and get one invoice. Whatever the group, tell us every pickup and drop-off address when you book. The chauffeur plans the route so no one waits in a parking lot at the start or the end of the night, and dispatch keeps in touch with your group lead if plans change during the day.
Driving yourself vs. a chauffeur to South Bend
| Driving yourself | Pharaoh’s Sprinter or SUV | |
|---|---|---|
| The trip | Up to 3 hours each way, partly on the Indiana Toll Road | Ride, rest or work on Wi-Fi |
| Parking | Game-day lots fill and cost extra | Dropped near campus |
| After a night game | Late drive home in the dark | Sleep on the way home |
| Tailgating | Someone stays sober to drive | Everyone enjoys the day |
| Big groups | Several cars to coordinate | One vehicle, one booking |
How pricing works for a South Bend charter
| Booking | How it is priced |
|---|---|
| Luxury SUV | By the hour for the full round trip: SUV $199, premium SUV $225, 3-hour minimum |
| Sprinter | By the hour for the full round trip: $249 an hour |
| Tax and gratuity | Added; listed on your quote |
| Tolls and parking | Added when they apply (the Indiana Toll Road applies) |
From Chicago, a night-game round trip usually runs 8 to 9 hours of vehicle time; from Milwaukee, 11 to 12. Split across a full Sprinter, that is often less per person than gas, tolls, parking and a sold-out South Bend hotel. See limo prices.
What to bring for a November night game
- A clear stadium bag
- Layers, gloves and a hat; South Bend is cold after dark in November
- Mobile tickets downloaded before you leave
- Tailgate food and drinks; tell us so we send the right vehicle
- Phone chargers; vehicles have charging and Wi-Fi
Why fans in both states book Pharaoh’s
Pharaoh’s Transportation is a Milwaukee company with its office and fleet at 5151 S Howell Ave, 2 minutes from MKE, and chauffeurs who drive between Wisconsin, Chicago and Indiana every week. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured, and dispatch answers 24/7. You can also book through our two divisions, Milwaukee to O’Hare (milwaukeetoohare.com) and Wisconsin Limo Service (wisconsinlimoservice.com). Companies bill to one corporate account, and travel agents and operators from other cities book with us directly.
Book now for Nov. 7
- Call (414) 322-3751 or book online.
- Give your group size, pickup city and whether you will tailgate.
- Choose a Sprinter, Executive Sprinter, Transit or luxury SUV.
- Get your quote with tax, gratuity and tolls listed, and confirm.
- Your chauffeur’s name and phone number arrive before pickup.
Booking for Nov. 7?
Call (414) 322-3751; Sprinters for the Miami game go first.
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Game | Miami (FL) at Notre Dame |
| Date and kickoff | Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT |
| Stadium | Notre Dame Stadium, South Bend |
| Pickups | Milwaukee, southeast Wisconsin, Madison, Chicago, O’Hare, Midway, suburbs |
| Vehicles | SUV (6), Executive Sprinter (13), Transit (14), Sprinter (15) |
| Back home | About midnight in Chicago; about 1:30 a.m. in Milwaukee (Central) |
| Book | (414) 322-3751, 24/7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is Notre Dame vs. Miami?
Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Central) at Notre Dame Stadium.
How long is the drive from Milwaukee to Notre Dame?
About 3 hours without game traffic.
How long is the drive from Chicago to Notre Dame?
About 1 hour 45 minutes from downtown and about 2 hours from O’Hare.
Do you pick up in both Wisconsin and Chicago?
Yes; our chauffeurs drive in both states, and Chicago, O’Hare and Midway pickups are driven by City of Chicago-licensed affiliate chauffeurs.
Does the chauffeur wait during the game?
Yes, and drives you home after.
How many people fit in a Sprinter?
Up to 15 in the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and 13 in the Executive Sprinter.
Do you have luxury SUVs?
Yes, Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades for up to 6.
What time will we get home?
Around midnight in Chicago and about 1:30 a.m. in Milwaukee, Central time.
Can you pick us up at O’Hare or Midway for the game?
Yes, with flight tracking.
Is South Bend on a different time zone?
Yes, Eastern time, one hour ahead of Wisconsin and Chicago.
How is the charter priced?
By the hour for the full round trip, with tax, gratuity and tolls listed on your quote.
How do I book?
Call (414) 322-3751 or book online now.
About the dispatch team
This guide was written by the Pharaoh’s Transportation dispatch team, which books rides across Wisconsin and Chicagoland every day. Pharaoh’s Transportation is a top-rated Milwaukee limo and car service with its office and fleet at 5151 S Howell Ave, Suite D1 & D2, Milwaukee, WI 53207, 2 minutes from MKE. Pharaoh’s also operates two divisions, Milwaukee to O’Hare (milwaukeetoohare.com) and Wisconsin Limo Service (wisconsinlimoservice.com), with the same office and dispatch team. The fleet includes Chevy Suburbans and Cadillac Escalades (up to 6), a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (15), an Executive Sprinter (13) and a 14-passenger Ford Transit van. Every chauffeur is background-checked, licensed and insured. Pickups inside Chicago, including O’Hare and Midway, are driven by City of Chicago-licensed chauffeurs through our affiliate network. Reservations: (414) 322-3751, 24/7.
Book your Notre Dame vs. Miami ride
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