Getting
There
Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN
Data updated: 2025 NFL Season
Driving
Directions
From the east (I-70 W): Take exit for West Street/Downtown. Stadium is at the south end of downtown on South Street. From the west (I-70 E): Same exit. From the north (I-65 S): Take exit for West Street/Dr.
Details
Martin Luther King Jr. Street. From the south (I-65 N): Take exit for South Street/Lucas Oil Stadium. Plan 15-20 minutes from the I-465 beltway without traffic, 30-45 minutes on game days.
Public Transit
Directions
IndyGo buses serve downtown Indianapolis. The Red Line BRT connects from Broad Ripple through downtown.
Details
No rail service. The enclosed skywalk system connecting hotels, convention center, and stadium is the main game-day transit alternative - walk from downtown hotels without going outside.
Rideshare
Directions
Uber and Lyft serve Lucas Oil Stadium with designated pickup/dropoff zones on Capitol Avenue and South Street. From Indianapolis suburbs, expect $12-20.
Details
From the airport (IND), $15-22. Post-game surge pricing is moderate — walk toward Monument Circle for faster pickup.
Walking
Directions
Nearly all downtown Indianapolis hotels are within a 5-15 minute walk. Many are connected via the indoor skywalk system, meaning you can walk from your hotel lobby to the stadium gates without going outside.
Details
This is one of the most walkable stadiums in professional sports.
Travel
Overview
Lucas Oil Stadium enjoys one of the best locations in the NFL — right in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, connected to the convention center and dozens of hotels via the city's indoor skywalk system. This means fans can walk from their hotel to their seat without ever stepping outside, even in January. I-70 and I-65 intersect near the stadium, providing interstate access from all directions. IndyGo bus routes serve downtown, and Indianapolis International Airport is just 15 minutes away. The compact, walkable downtown makes this one of the easiest NFL stadiums to visit.
Community
Intelligence
Crowdsourced logistics and veteran shortcuts from the fan community. Every tip is voted on by fellow game-day veterans.
“Use the skywalk system — it connects downtown hotels, the convention center, and Lucas Oil Stadium. You can walk indoors the entire way.”
“If staying downtown, skip the car entirely. Walk or skywalk to the stadium — it's faster than driving and parking.”
“Park at the Convention Center garage and use the skywalk for the warmest, easiest game-day experience.”
“I-70 and I-65 merge near downtown and get very congested on game days — arrive early or use surface streets.”
“Rideshare post-game: walk north toward Monument Circle or Mass Ave for faster pickup and lower surge.”
“Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is just 15 minutes from downtown — this is one of the easiest NFL cities to fly into.”