Anyone who has tried to park in Lowertown on a warm Friday night with a Saints sellout knows exactly how this goes. The surface lots on Wall Street fill before gates open. The six ramps clustered at 7th Street go next.
The cash-only signs catch people who didn't read ahead. And somewhere on Broadway, a group of 20 who each drove separately is trying to figure out where everyone else parked and what time to meet inside. Renting a charter bus or party bus to CHS Field solves every one of those problems in one move — one vehicle, one Broadway drop-off, one post-game pickup, and nobody still circling Lowertown at 10:30 PM wondering if they remembered to feed the meter.
This guide covers exactly how bus drop-off works at CHS Field, the best approach routes into Lowertown, what the parking situation actually looks like for groups, how to get there from MSP or Minneapolis, and which events beyond the regular Saints season make a CHS Field party bus rental worth booking. Use the online quote form on Partybusstpaul.com to compare vehicles and get pricing in under 30 seconds — or call 218-520-3551 any time for a free quote with no obligation.
Why Rent a Party Bus or Charter Bus to CHS Field?
CHS Field sits at 360 North Broadway Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 in the Lowertown Historic District — which is exactly what makes it one of the most atmospheric minor league parks in the country and one of the trickier group-logistics venues in the metro. There is no attached stadium surface lot. What exists are the independent ramps and surface lots of Lowertown, the nearest Green Line stop two blocks away, and roughly 3,000 parking spaces within a three-block radius that fill quickly once a Saints crowd of 7,000-plus gets moving.
Here is the catch most groups hit once: several surface lots in Lowertown accept cash only for parking. Inside CHS Field, concessions are completely cashless — the stadium uses a Saints Bucks exchange system at the ticket office for guests who only carry cash. That means a group driving in separately can get dinged at the lot on the way in, then have to make another stop at the Fan Services Booth just to buy a hot dog.
A St. Paul party bus rental skips the cash problem entirely — no lot to find, no pass to buy, no ramp exit to navigate after the final out.
The other shift that renting a bus makes: nobody in your group is stuck being the designated driver for the night. A 25-person group that would otherwise need five or six separate cars — with the post-game "where are you parked, just meet me on Broadway" scramble that never quite works — arrives together and leaves together. That's the value a St. Paul charter bus rental delivers before the first pitch is even thrown.
More than 3,000 parking spaces sit within three blocks of CHS Field — and on a sold-out summer night, they are gone before the first pitch. A bus drops your group at the Broadway entrance and avoids the search entirely.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at CHS Field
CHS Field has two main public entrances: the Broadway entrance on North Broadway, which runs along the stadium's main face, and the Positively 4th Street entrance on the south side. Bus drop-off works naturally from North Broadway — pull up curbside, your group walks straight to the gates, and the bus moves to stage in the Lowertown street network rather than sitting in a dedicated lot. There is no separate charter bus lot attached to the stadium, so the drop-off and post-game pickup point should be agreed on before the bus drops the group.
Approaching from I-94 East — the route most groups take when coming from Minneapolis — take Exit 241B for 5th Street East, head east on 5th, and turn left on North Broadway. The stadium sits right at that intersection. From I-94 West (coming from eastern suburbs or Wisconsin), take Exit 243, follow Kellogg Boulevard into downtown, then turn right on Broadway heading north to the stadium entrance.
From the north via I-35E South, take Exit 107A, follow Wacouta Street south to 5th Street, then turn left toward the stadium's west side. These routes keep larger vehicles on the wider arterials and away from the narrow warehouse-district blocks that thread through Lowertown behind the stadium.
Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch, and that window is when the parking crunch in Lowertown peaks hardest. Plan the bus drop-off to land in that opening window — early enough to walk straight in without waiting at a locked gate, not so early that your group is standing on Broadway for an hour. For the biggest Saints nights — opening weekend in late March, fireworks games, August sellouts — build an extra 15 to 20 minutes into the bus's approach time.
Broadway sees concentrated pedestrian and vehicle traffic as gates open, and giving the bus a cushion keeps the drop-off clean.
Groups wanting to use the tailgating lot on the third-base side — near the Positively West 4th Street entrance — can structure the bus drop differently: swing around to the 4th Street side for a few minutes in the tailgate area first, then walk in. That multi-stop structure is easy to account for when building your itinerary through Partybusstpaul.com or by calling 218-520-3551. For larger St. Paul group transportation runs involving multiple pickup addresses or stops before the game, custom quotes handle that in the same call.
Parking at CHS Field: What Groups Miss
There is no stadium-owned parking lot at CHS Field. The ballpark occupies the full footprint of its Lowertown block, and parking is what the surrounding neighborhood has — which is a lot of options that operate independently and fill on their own schedule.
The ramp cluster most people target first runs along 7th Street at 4th, 5th, and 6th Streets — six ramps total, the most convenient walk to the stadium, and the first to fill on a big night. Four surface lots sit on Wall Street, between Broadway and Wacouta Street, closer to the stadium but cash only and they move fast. Union Depot, two blocks east of the stadium, also offers parking options.
Event pricing on surface lots near CHS Field typically runs around $10 per vehicle on game nights, though rates and availability shift by event and operator — the Saints recommend checking the official CHS Field parking page and saintpaulparking.com for a full Lowertown lot map before you arrive.
One practical note: because surface lots are cash-only and the stadium is entirely cashless, the path of least resistance for a group driving separately requires cash for parking and then a trip to the Fan Services Booth at the ticket office to exchange for Saints Bucks inside. It works — it just adds friction that a single bus eliminates by sidesteping the parking problem entirely. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes before first pitch gives the best shot at ramp availability if any group members are coming separately.
Surface lots in Lowertown are cash only. Concessions inside CHS Field are cashless. Groups driving separately need both — bring cash for parking, exchange it for Saints Bucks inside.
Or skip it all and arrive on one bus.
CHS Field Transportation Options Compared
This is a bus-comparison site, and a private bus is not the right call for every group. Here is an honest comparison of the ways a group actually gets to a Saints game or a CHS Field event.
| Option | Cost shape | Arrive together? | Parking | Post-game exit | Best group size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus rental | One flat rate, split by the group | Yes — one vehicle, one drop-off on Broadway | None needed — bus stages nearby | Staged pickup, no rideshare surge | 15–56 |
| METRO Green Line (Union Depot) | $0.50/ride in downtown zone or standard fare | Only if everyone rides the same train | None — walk two blocks from Union Depot | Platform crowded after the game | Any, but no group control |
| Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) | Per car, each way — surge pricing after the game | No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs | None — pickup on Broadway, post-game line | Surge pricing, Broadway congestion | 1–4 per car |
| Drive and park | ~$10/car at surface lots (cash); ramp rates vary | No — separate cars, separate parking | Cash-only surface lots; ramps at 7th St | Ramp exit queue, regrouping scattered | 1–2 cars |
| Capitol City Pedicabs | Per trip | Small groups only | None | Short-hop to Green Line or ramp | 1–6 |
For one or two people who live on the Green Line corridor or near a bus route, transit is a genuinely good option — Union Depot is two blocks from the stadium, and at $0.50 per ride in the downtown zone, the fare math is hard to beat. But coordinating a group of 15 or 20 people on the same train from different starting points, on time, doesn't work as cleanly in practice as it sounds on paper. One bus, one pickup address, one arrival.
That's the difference at group scale.
Getting to CHS Field from Minneapolis and the Western Suburbs
The I-94 corridor between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul is about 10 miles — 15 to 20 minutes off-peak, and meaningfully longer on a warm evening when a Saints sellout overlaps with Xcel Energy Center traffic or a downtown St. Paul event. For groups coming from Minneapolis hotels, corporate campuses, or the western suburbs, this is the primary route: I-94 East to Exit 241B for 5th Street East, east to Broadway, then north to the stadium.
Metro Transit local routes 21, 54, 63, and 70 plus Express route 94 serve the stadium, and the Green Line at Union Depot puts the stadium two blocks from the eastern terminus. For individuals traveling alone or in pairs from along the corridor, transit is a solid option. For a group of 20 people coming from a Bloomington hotel block or an Eden Prairie office park, the logistics of coordinating everyone onto the same bus or train route at the same time are more complicated than they look.
A single vehicle handles that in one reservation. See the Minneapolis party bus page for more on Twin Cities cross-metro group trips.
MSP Airport to CHS Field: The Out-of-Town Group Route
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport is about 8 miles from CHS Field — a straightforward drive but a multi-leg transit connection. The airport Blue Line reaches downtown Minneapolis, then a transfer to the Green Line heads east to Union Depot. That's 45 to 60 minutes of transit time, minimum, with luggage, for a group that just got off a plane and wants to make a 7:07 PM first pitch.
A direct St. Paul airport bus rental handles this leg cleanly: everyone gathers at baggage claim, the bus picks up at the designated ground transportation zone, and the group is at CHS Field without a single transfer or a train platform to navigate. For groups flying in specifically for a Saints game, a corporate outing, or the GLOW Holiday Festival, the MSP airport shuttle guide covers the full ground transportation picture from the terminals. One pickup, one drop-off, game ready.
What Size Bus Does Your Group Need for CHS Field?
CHS Field draws all kinds of group trips — corporate outings in the Securian Financial Club, birthday groups on The Lawn, bachelor parties using a Saints game as the opening act before a Lowertown bar crawl, and fan groups who just want to arrive at the Broadway entrance without hunting for a parking ramp. Here is how the full vehicle lineup breaks down for a Lowertown run:
| Vehicle | Seats | Best for | Key amenities |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Small corporate runs, VIP group outings, bridal party trips to a game | Premium leather, USB charging, individual reading lights, tinted windows |
| 15–35 passenger minibus | 15–35 | Mid-size work groups, birthday groups, sports fan groups — easier to navigate Lowertown's tighter blocks than a full coach | Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, overhead storage |
| Party bus (15–50 passengers) | 15–50 | Celebration groups, bachelorette parties, bar crawl runs with CHS Field as a stop | Color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, wraparound perimeter seating |
| 40–56 passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Large corporate groups, company picnic shuttles, GLOW Festival groups, convention attendees | Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays |
For most Saints game groups, a minibus or a 25-passenger party bus is the natural fit — right-sized for the typical outing, maneuverable on Lowertown's blocks, and easy to pull up curbside on Broadway without the logistics of staging a 56-seat coach. For larger corporate groups or the GLOW Holiday Festival — when the Lowertown parking crunch applies to a winter crowd in addition to everything else — a full charter bus earns its keep on the undercarriage bay space and the onboard restroom alone. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; include it in the quote request when you call 218-520-3551.
CHS Field Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Prices
Pricing for a St. Paul charter bus or party bus to CHS Field moves with vehicle size, how long the bus is reserved for your group (including any staging time during the game), pickup location, and the date. Partybusstpaul.com shows pricing in under 30 seconds online — compare options before committing to anything, at no obligation.
To give you a planning baseline: a 15–35 passenger minibus typically runs between $200 and $250 per hour on weekdays and $200 to $275 on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus runs roughly $250 to $350 per hour weekdays and $275 to $375 on weekends. A 40–56 passenger charter bus falls in the $200 to $350 per hour range.
These are network planning ranges — actual quotes for your specific date, route, and headcount may land differently. The only way to know your exact price is one form or one call, and it takes less than a minute. See the St. Paul party bus prices page for more detail on how pricing breaks down.
Once you divide a bus across 25 or 30 people, the per-head math changes quickly. A 25-passenger party bus for a 4-hour Saints evening — pickup, game, post-game — at a midrange rate might come to around $1,200 total, roughly $48 per person. Compare that to $10 event parking per car (if you even find a space), plus the cash-only surface lot problem and the coordination overhead of getting everyone there and home separately — and the bus usually wins on simplicity before you even run the numbers.
Call 218-520-3551 for a free quote any time.
Events at CHS Field Beyond Saints Baseball
The St. Paul Saints play home games from late March through mid-September, but CHS Field runs events well past the last out of the season. Two annual events in particular bring consistent group transportation demand to Lowertown — and both carry the same parking pressures as a summer sellout.
GLOW Holiday Festival. Each November through January, CHS Field transforms into a walk-through light experience with more than one million lights, a 120-foot Giant Snowy Slide, a 300-foot Zip Line, a 60-foot dancing tree, and themed light shows throughout the ballpark. The festival has sold reserved entry time slots starting at 5:00 PM nightly, and GLOW returns to CHS Field on November 19, 2026.
Lowertown in December at 5 PM is a different parking problem than a July evening: shorter daylight, colder temperatures, and no extra tolerance for circling for a cash-only lot in single-digit wind chills. A St. Paul event party bus rental keeps your group warm, drops them at the Broadway entrance, and stages for a coordinated pickup when the festival closes at 9:00 PM.
Minnesota Summer Craft Beer Festival. The annual summer beer event at CHS Field features more than 400 craft beverages from over 100 breweries and distilleries, unlimited pours during the session, live music, and local vendors throughout the ballpark. For a group heading to an afternoon beer festival, nobody needs to be the designated driver — a party bus handles the return trip so the whole group can enjoy the full session without anyone watching the clock.
The official CHS Field events page has current dates as the season approaches.
Checking the official CHS Field site before any visit is a good habit — the venue hosts movie nights, concerts, and community events throughout the year, and Lowertown parking patterns shift based on event scale even when the Saints aren't playing.
Group Outings at CHS Field: Coordinating the Transportation
The St. Paul Saints actively offer group sales packages for corporate outings, company picnics, team celebrations, and large parties. Options range from standard group tickets to premium areas like the Securian Financial Club — a climate-controlled indoor space with stadium seating overlooking the field — plus on-field experiences including pre-game batting practice and field access. For groups of 20 or more, contact the Saints group sales team at 651-644-3517 to build the event package.
The transportation piece tends to come up once the group size is confirmed: a company books the Securian Club and 40 tickets, then realizes 40 people need to get from an Eagan office park or a downtown Minneapolis hotel to CHS Field by 5:30 PM on a weeknight. That is exactly the problem Partybusstpaul.com is built to solve. Compare vehicles and pricing in under 30 seconds, or call 218-520-3551 to build the transportation around the group event you already have planned.
Tips for Your Visit to CHS Field
- Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch. Plan the bus arrival to land in that window — early enough to walk in without waiting, not so early that first pitch is still an hour away.
- Concessions inside CHS Field are cashless. Cash can be exchanged for Saints Bucks at the ticket office or Fan Services Booth behind Section 105. Flag this for group members who only carry cash — the exchange takes a minute but requires a stop before the food lines.
- Surface parking in Lowertown is cash only. If any group members are driving separately, send them to saintpaulparking.com before the game to identify ramp options — ramps accept cards.
- The Lawn berm tickets ($5) are sold day-of at the box office. The grassy area beyond left field holds 1,000 people and is a great option for large casual groups. No advance reservation needed — purchase on arrival.
- Re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp from a gate supervisor. Useful if the group wants to step out briefly during the game and return.
- Set your post-game pickup time before the bus drops the group. Broadway after a sellout takes time to clear, and a pre-agreed meeting spot and pickup window keeps the exit clean — no waiting in a rideshare surge line while the bus is already staged nearby.
- The 2026 Saints home schedule runs from March 31 through September 13. Opening weekend and midsummer fireworks games book transportation fastest — the earlier you call, the more vehicle options the network can offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at CHS Field?
The primary drop-off is curbside on North Broadway at the stadium's main entrance — your group walks straight to the gates from the curb. The Positively 4th Street entrance on the south side is the alternate access point for groups using the third-base tailgating lot. Because CHS Field has no dedicated oversized-vehicle lot, the bus moves to stage in the Lowertown area after drop-off.
Agree on the post-game pickup location and time before the bus drops the group.
Is there dedicated charter bus parking at CHS Field?
No — CHS Field does not have a dedicated bus lot. Charter buses stage in the Lowertown street network during the game. The stadium's approach routes keep larger vehicles on the wider streets (Broadway, Kellogg, 5th Street East) and away from the narrower warehouse-district blocks behind the park.
Post-game pickup location should be set before the group enters the stadium so there is no confusion on the exit.
How much does parking cost near CHS Field?
Surface lot event parking near CHS Field typically runs around $10 per vehicle, and several lots are cash only. Ramp pricing at the 7th Street garages varies by operator. For current lot availability and rates, check saintpaulparking.com or the official CHS Field parking page before your visit.
A group of 25 people in five separate cars pays $50 in parking alone before anyone gets inside — one bus removes that cost and the hassle entirely.
How far is CHS Field from Union Depot?
About two blocks. The METRO Green Line terminates at Union Depot, and it is a short walk north to the Broadway entrance. For individuals and small groups on the Green Line corridor, that connection is genuinely fast and cheap — rides within the St. Paul Downtown Zone are $0.50 each way.
For groups of 15 or more starting from a common point in Minneapolis or the suburbs, a direct bus is faster and far easier to coordinate.
How far in advance should I book a bus for a Saints game or CHS Field event?
For most Saints games, two to four weeks of lead time is workable. For opening weekend, fireworks nights, August sellouts, GLOW Holiday Festival dates, and the Summer Craft Beer Festival, book as early as your date is confirmed — Lowertown draws from multiple events simultaneously on busy weekends, and the right-size vehicles go first. The earlier the call, the more options the network can offer.
Call 218-520-3551 to check availability for your date right now.
Can I book a bus from Minneapolis to CHS Field?
Yes — the Minneapolis-to-St. Paul run is one of the most common requests through Partybusstpaul.com for Saints games. A bus picks up your group in Minneapolis (hotel, office, or any address), runs I-94 East into downtown St. Paul, and drops curbside on North Broadway. The return leg can be structured with staging time during the game so the bus is ready when your group walks out.
See the Minneapolis party bus page for more on cross-metro group trips, or call 218-520-3551 to build the exact itinerary.
What transit options are there to CHS Field?
The METRO Green Line at Union Depot is the main rail connection — two blocks from the stadium, running between Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Metro Transit local routes 21, 54, 63, and 70 plus Express route 94 also serve the area. Capitol City Pedicabs run pre- and post-game shuttles between the stadium, the Green Line stop, and the Lowertown Ramp.
For individuals, transit is often the easiest option. For a group of 15 or more starting from the same location, one bus is simpler than coordinating train times from different neighborhoods.
Does CHS Field have events other than Saints baseball?
Yes — the venue hosts the GLOW Holiday Festival each November through January, the Minnesota Summer Craft Beer Festival annually in August, movie nights, concerts, and other community events year-round. The official CHS Field events page keeps the current calendar. Lowertown parking constraints apply to every event, not just baseball — a bus is the consistent answer regardless of what brings your group to the ballpark.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for CHS Field trips?
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. Include the request in your quote when you call 218-520-3551 or fill out the online form. At the stadium itself, CHS Field offers multiple ADA entrances and 140 wheelchair and companion seats throughout the ballpark.
How much does a party bus to CHS Field cost per person?
It depends on the vehicle, total hours, pickup location, and date — but once the cost divides across a full group, the per-person number is usually competitive with what everyone would spend on separate parking. A 25-passenger party bus for a 4-hour evening might total around $1,200 at a midrange rate — roughly $48 per person — with no parking pass, no cash-only lot scramble, and a staged pickup ready when the game ends. Get pricing for your date in under 30 seconds on Partybusstpaul.com, or call 218-520-3551.
Book Your CHS Field Bus Today
CHS Field is one of the best group-outing venues in the Twin Cities — low-key atmosphere, affordable tickets, a Lowertown neighborhood worth exploring before and after the game, and a ballpark that routinely sells out on a summer Friday. The logistics that don't need to be part of your group's energy: finding a cash-only surface lot, splitting up into separate cars, and regrouping on a crowded Broadway after the final out. A St. Paul charter bus or party bus rental through Partybusstpaul.com handles all of that so your group handles the game.
Use the online quote form to compare vehicles and get pricing in under 30 seconds, any time — or call 218-520-3551 and a support team can build a custom itinerary around your game night or event. Also headed to Xcel Energy Center for a Wild game or Allianz Field for a Loons match on the same weekend? The guides for Xcel Energy Center and Allianz Field cover their own drop-offs in the same detail.
Call 218-520-3551 — the bus is the easiest part of planning a CHS Field group trip, and it takes about a minute to get your quote.
