Bloomington Party Bus Rentals
Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bloomington and the Twin Cities metro — all in one place, with no account required. Whether you need a party bus for a Mall of America meetup, a wedding shuttle along the I-494 corridor, or a charter bus to U.S. Bank Stadium, pricing is available in seconds. Call 612-778-8940 any time to get started!
The Quickest Way to Secure Your Bloomington Party Bus Rental
Partybusinminneapolis.net is not a bus company and does not operate any vehicles. It is a quote-comparison website — a single place where you fill out your trip details once and instantly see pricing, vehicle photos, and package options from transportation companies serving Bloomington and the broader Twin Cities region. Instead of spending an afternoon calling individual companies, describing your trip from scratch each time, and waiting days for callbacks that never quite line up, you get all of that consolidated into one fast, free form.
No account needed. No obligation. Just options.
The network behind Partybusinminneapolis.net covers everything from a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bachelorette night in the North Loop to a full 56-passenger charter bus for a corporate conference at the Hyatt Regency MSP. Not sure which vehicle fits your group? That's exactly the kind of question the quote form — or a quick call to 612-778-8940 — is built to answer.
A Bus for Your Bloomington Group
The full vehicle lineup runs from Sprinter vans and limos for groups of 10–14, to 15-passenger party buses and minibuses up to 35 seats, to party buses seating anywhere from 20 to 50 passengers, to full-size charter buses carrying up to 56. Every vehicle type is available through one quote form.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 612-778-8940 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Amenities Available for Your Bloomington Bus Rental
Not every trip calls for the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus headed into downtown Minneapolis for a birthday night typically comes loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating. A minibus running a corporate shuttle loop between the Bloomington hotel strip and the Minneapolis Convention Center typically focuses on comfortable reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage.
Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms for longer hauls — useful when the group is heading north to a game at Huntington Bank Stadium or out to Grand Casino in Hinckley. Amenities vary by vehicle and company, and the quote form makes it easy to filter for exactly what your trip needs.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 612-778-8940 before booking.
Bloomington Party Bus Rental Prices
Bloomington party bus rental prices shift based on the vehicle, the date, how long you need the bus, and how far demand has already eaten into availability for your specific weekend. As a general planning guide, a minibus typically runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus generally falls in the range of $250–$375 per hour depending on the day.
A full 56-passenger charter bus runs roughly $200–$350 per hour. Those are planning ranges — the real number moves with your specific date, itinerary, and how far out you book.
The fastest way to get an actual figure for your trip? Fill out the quick form on this site or call 612-778-8940. Pricing for your specific date and route is available in about a minute.
Check the party bus prices page for more detail on what drives the cost up or down.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 612-778-8940. | |||
Stop Calling Around — Compare Bloomington Party Buses Here
The I-494 strip between the airport and the Mall of America sees serious congestion on event weekends, and coordinating a group across that corridor without a dedicated vehicle is a genuine logistical headache. Partybusinminneapolis.net exists to take that headache off your plate — not by being a bus company, but by being the one place where every vehicle option, package, and price point comes to you instead of the other way around.
Here is what that looks like in practice: you fill out one form with your date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations. Within seconds, you see pricing and photos from different transportation companies serving the Bloomington area. Compare a 20-passenger party bus against a 35-passenger minibus.
See what each vehicle runs on a Saturday night in December. Get a free quote with no obligation to book, no account to create, and no callbacks to chase. If you'd rather talk it through, 612-778-8940 is available every day of the year.
The goal is simple: compare once, decide once, done.
Group Transportation Services Available in Bloomington
From airport transfers at MSP and shuttles to Vikings games at U.S. Bank Stadium, to wedding shuttles, bachelorette nights, prom runs, concert transportation, and corporate shuttles — whatever is bringing your group together in Bloomington, there is a bus in the network for it. Call 612-778-8940 to find out what's available for your date.

Bloomington Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (4300 Glumack Dr, St. Paul, MN 55111) sits about 5 miles west of Bloomington's hotel corridor on I-494, which sounds manageable until you're coordinating 25 people across two arriving flights with checked luggage in January. Commercial ground transportation at MSP loads from the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Purple Parking Ramp off Glumack Drive. Gather your full group with luggage before contacting your transportation coordinator — staging a large bus at a busy airport curb is a different operation than hailing a rideshare, and timing matters.
For Bloomington-based groups flying in for conferences at the Hyatt Regency MSP or Mall of America-area hotels, a private MSP airport shuttle runs your group directly from the terminal to the hotel lobby in one clean move — no splitting into four rideshares, no waiting for surge pricing to drop at 11pm. Call 612-778-8940 to confirm availability for your arrival date.

Bloomington Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A bachelorette night that starts in Bloomington and ends somewhere on Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis covers about 14 miles each way — and the return trip at 1am is exactly when rideshare surge pricing hits its peak on weekend nights. A Minneapolis bachelorette party bus keeps the whole group on one itinerary from the first stop to the last, which matters when the night includes The Nicollet Diner for a pregame bite, dancing at Brit's Pub on Nicollet Mall, and a late stop in the North Loop before heading back to the hotel strip.
A 20- or 25-passenger party bus typically runs with full LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — the celebration starts on the ride up, not at the first bar. For bachelor groups heading to a Twins game at Target Field or a round at Bunker Hills Golf Club, a minibus keeps the logistics clean without the party-bus price tag. Whatever the plan, fill out the form or call 612-778-8940 to compare what's available for your date.

Bloomington Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Milestone celebrations in Bloomington run the range from teen birthday nights at the Mall of America to adult milestone dinners in Edina's 50th & France district to quinceañera receptions at banquet halls off Cedar Avenue. A Bloomington birthday party bus makes the entrance — and the whole ride — part of the event, and vehicles can be matched to the size of the group whether it's 15 guests or 45.
For Sweet 16s and quinceañeras where the venue is a banquet hall in Bloomington or nearby Richfield, a 20- or 25-passenger party bus with LED lighting and premium sound turns the pickup into its own moment. For adult birthday groups heading into downtown Minneapolis for dinner at Manny's Steakhouse or a late night in the Warehouse District, a 30-passenger party bus handles the round trip without anyone splitting off into separate cars. Compare options by filling out the quick form or calling 612-778-8940.

Bloomington Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Most of the major concert venues your group will head to from Bloomington require navigating either downtown Minneapolis or the stadium district, and both corridors get complicated fast on show nights. The Armory (500 6th St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415) sits right in the thick of downtown, where surface parking is priced at a premium and the closest ramp fills by 7pm on weekend nights. Target Center (600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) has its own parking, but the ramps are a hike from the entrance and rideshare staging on 2nd Avenue North backs up badly after the final encore.
A Minneapolis concert bus rental from Bloomington handles the I-35W or I-494 approach, drops your group steps from the venue entrance, and picks everyone up at a prearranged curb when the show ends — no circling downtown for an Uber at midnight. For outdoor festival events at The Depot or first-Avenue shows on weekends, confirm your pickup window before the show starts. Call 612-778-8940 to compare concert shuttle options.

Bloomington Corporate Event Transportation
Bloomington's stretch of I-494 hosts more hotel rooms than almost any suburb in Minnesota — the Marriott, Radisson Blu, Hyatt Regency, and Hilton all operate within a few miles of the Mall of America, making Bloomington a natural landing pad for large conventions. The problem: the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403) is 12 miles north on I-35W, and that corridor backs up to a crawl during morning rush. Asking 40 conference attendees to rent individual cars and find parking on 2nd Avenue South is expensive and slow — a Bloomington corporate charter bus loads once from the hotel, runs the corridor in one vehicle, and drops the group at the Convention Center's Nicollet Mall entrance.
For corporate team-building events at venues like Pinstripes Edina or multi-stop itineraries between Bloomington and the North Loop, a minibus keeps the group together without the overhead of a full charter. Call 612-778-8940 for group rates and multi-day packages.

Bloomington Private Event Transportation Services
The Mall of America alone draws 40+ million visitors a year, and when your private event — a family reunion, a corporate offsite, a large birthday dinner — is happening anywhere near the Bloomington-494 corridor on a busy weekend, the logistics get complicated fast. Surface lots near the MOA fill completely on Saturdays between October and December, and the ramp situation isn't much better during special events at the adjacent entertainment district.
A Bloomington private charter bus rental eliminates the parking equation entirely: the group loads from one agreed-upon spot, runs the itinerary, and returns. For large family events spanning multiple Bloomington venues in a single day — brunch at one end of town, a venue rental at the other — a charter bus with undercarriage storage handles luggage, gifts, and décor in one vehicle. For private events during the Minnesota State Fair (late August–early September), book your transportation at minimum 2–3 months out; demand across the metro spikes sharply during fair weeks.

Bloomington Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Kennedy, Jefferson, Lincoln — the major Bloomington public high schools all hold proms in the April–May window, and the suburban party bus demand in Hennepin County spikes hard across that same six-week stretch. Book by January if prom is on your list. Waiting until March is a genuine gamble on both vehicle availability and rate — the difference between a December booking and a late-March booking on a 25-passenger party bus can run several hundred dollars on a weekend night.
For homecoming in October, availability is more flexible — but the weekend window still books faster than most parents expect. A Bloomington prom party bus handles the whole loop: hotel or home pickup, photos stop, dinner, the venue, and the after-party drop-off, all without anyone's parents playing shuttle service all night. Fill out the form on this site or call 612-778-8940 to lock in a date before inventory gets thin.

Bloomington School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Bloomington Public Schools and the private schools along the 494 corridor run field trips year-round — to the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102), the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124), and the Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404). Each of those venues has its own approach road for commercial vehicles and its own group-entry procedure, and getting 45 students there without the bus parked three blocks away matters.
A Bloomington school event charter bus with onboard restrooms and overhead bin storage makes longer drives to venues like the Science Museum or the Boundary Waters area significantly more manageable for teachers and chaperones. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — note it when requesting your quote. The quick form on this site handles group headcount and date selection in about a minute.
Call 612-778-8940 for school group pricing.

Bloomington Sporting Event Transportation
U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) sits 12 miles north of Bloomington on I-35W, and the post-game exit from that corridor is one of the messier traffic situations in the metro. The stadium's nearest ramps run $40–$60 on game days, fill hours before kickoff, and empty slowly after the final whistle — rideshare staging on Chicago Avenue and 4th Street backs up for 45 minutes or more after a Vikings sellout. A charter bus to U.S. Bank Stadium from Bloomington loads from your hotel or parking lot, drops the group steps from a gate entrance, and has a prearranged pickup point ready when the game ends.
For Twins games at Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403) and Timberwolves and Lynx games at Target Center, a minibus from Bloomington runs the same formula — one vehicle, one pickup, one drop-off, zero parking math. For Gophers games at Huntington Bank Stadium, read the dedicated venue guide before your visit. Call 612-778-8940 to confirm availability for your game date.

Bloomington Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
The Bloomington hotel corridor is one of the most popular room-block zones in the metro for destination weddings held at Minneapolis venues — the proximity to MSP means out-of-town guests can land, check in, and be shuttled to a ceremony in the same afternoon. The coordination problem: ceremony venues in Northeast Minneapolis or the Lake Minnetonka area are 25–35 minutes from Bloomington hotels depending on traffic, and guests in formalwear navigating I-494 interchanges without a shuttle is not a recipe for punctual arrivals.
A Bloomington wedding shuttle bus runs timed loops between the hotel block and the venue, handling the full round trip so no guest has to worry about parking or directions. A Sprinter limo handles the wedding party itself — from the salon or hotel suite to the ceremony entrance — while the minibus or charter bus manages guest transportation in separate waves. Call 612-778-8940 to price out a full wedding-day shuttle package.

Bloomington Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The Twin Cities metro has a real and growing brewery circuit that makes for a solid afternoon tour — and Bloomington sits within easy reach of several stops worth building an itinerary around. Badger Hill Brewing (3000 W 96th St, Bloomington, MN 55431) is a natural starting point for groups already staying on the 494 strip. From there, a bus can reach Bent Brewstillery in Roseville, Indeed Brewing and Inbound BrewCo in Northeast Minneapolis, and Boom Island Brewing near the North Loop in one organized loop without anyone navigating or hunting for parking between stops.
A Bloomington pub crawl party bus rental keeps the group together across every stop on the itinerary — no splitting into cars, no one getting turned around on Hennepin Avenue at dusk, no parking fees stacking up at every brewery. A 20- or 25-passenger party bus handles a group of friends comfortably for a Saturday tour. Compare pricing for your date by filling out the form or calling 612-778-8940.
How to Request a Party Bus Quote in Bloomington
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Bloomington & Beyond
Partybusinminneapolis.net connects you to transportation options across the entire Twin Cities metro — not just Bloomington. Whether you need a St. Paul party bus, a party bus in Edina, a Plymouth bus rental, or transportation from Brooklyn Park, the same quick form works for your whole region. Call 612-778-8940 any time to check availability across the metro.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bloomington Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusinminneapolis.net helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusinminneapolis.net?
Partybusinminneapolis.net is a quote-comparison website for group transportation. It is not a bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. The site connects you to pricing and vehicle options from transportation companies serving Bloomington and the Twin Cities metro — all through one form or one phone call, rather than a dozen separate inquiries.
How does Partybusinminneapolis.net work?
Enter your date, group size, pickup location, and destination into the online form. In seconds, you'll see vehicle options, photos, and pricing from companies serving your area. No account required.
No obligation to book. If you'd rather walk through it with a person, 612-778-8940 is available every day of the year.
How much does a party bus cost in Bloomington?
It depends on the vehicle, the date, and the hours. As a planning reference: a minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour, a 25-passenger party bus runs $250–$375 per hour, and a full charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour. Weekend rates and peak-event weekends run toward the higher end of those ranges.
The real number for your specific trip is available in about a minute — fill out the form or call 612-778-8940. See the party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown.
What is the best vehicle for a group of 20–30 people heading to a Vikings game?
A 25- or 30-passenger party bus is usually the right call for that group size and that trip. It keeps everyone together on the I-35W run from Bloomington, drops the group near the stadium entrance, and has enough room for a comfortable ride back after the game without the post-game rideshare scramble on Chicago Avenue. If your group runs closer to 35–40, a minibus or charter bus is the cleaner fit.
The quote form lets you compare both side by side for your specific game date.
How do airport transfers from MSP to Bloomington hotels work?
Your group collects luggage, assembles at an agreed-upon exit on Level 1 of the Ground Transportation Center, and contacts the transportation coordinator once everyone is together. The bus then pulls to the commercial loading area for the pickup. The critical step: don't call for the vehicle until the full group is assembled with bags — staging a commercial bus at a busy airport curb requires timing.
For groups with staggered arrival flights, build buffer time into your pickup window. Call 612-778-8940 to set up MSP transfer logistics for your group.
Can a charter bus access the Mall of America for drop-off?
Yes. The Mall of America (60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425) has dedicated commercial vehicle and bus access. Group and tour bus drop-off is coordinated through the mall's guest services — contact MOA directly at (952) 883-8800 to confirm current vehicle access and staging procedures before your visit, as commercial vehicle routing at the mall can change around peak retail periods and major events.
We recommend confirming the current approach with the mall before your date.
Is a charter bus the right choice for a multi-stop brewery tour around Bloomington?
For most brewery tours of 20–30 people, a party bus is a better fit than a full charter bus — the party bus amenities match the energy of the itinerary better, and a smaller vehicle is easier to stage at each brewery stop. A charter bus makes more sense when the group hits 40+, or when the tour extends long enough that the undercarriage storage and onboard restroom become practical advantages. Compare both options through the quote form or talk through it at 612-778-8940.
How far in advance should I book?
For most events, 4–8 weeks out is a solid baseline in Bloomington. For prom (April–May), book by January — demand across the metro fills vehicle availability fast in that window, and rates climb alongside it. For Vikings home games, especially divisional matchups or playoff dates, availability at a reasonable rate starts tightening 6–8 weeks before game day.
The Minnesota State Fair (late August–Labor Day) is another window where metro-wide demand spikes; book that trip 8–12 weeks ahead. The earlier you call, the more options you'll have to compare.
Popular Bloomington Party Bus Destinations
Bloomington is the jumping-off point for some of the metro's biggest venues, events, and neighborhoods. Here are six destinations where a party bus makes the most practical difference — and what you should know about each one before your group arrives.

Mall of America
The Mall of America (60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in the United States — 5.6 million square feet across four levels with Nickelodeon Universe, Sea Life Aquarium, and over 500 stores. On a Saturday in November, surface lots surrounding the mall fill completely by mid-morning, and the attached ramp structure charges by the hour with no free window. Groups trying to coordinate arrivals across separate cars spend the first 20 minutes of their visit finding each other at different mall entrances.
A charter bus or minibus drops the full group at the commercial loading area on one side and picks everyone up at an agreed-upon exit at the end — no parking math, no scattered arrivals. For holiday weekends and special events, contact the mall at (952) 883-8800 to confirm current group vehicle access before your visit. Address: 60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425.

U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) holds 66,860 for Vikings games and hosts major concerts, the Super Bowl LII legacy events, and the NCAA Final Four. The nearest parking ramps — B2, B3, and the East Village Ramp — run $40–$60 on game days and fill 2–3 hours before kickoff. Post-game rideshare pickup on Chicago Avenue and 4th Street backs up badly after a sellout; the wait can stretch past 45 minutes.
A charter bus from Bloomington to U.S. Bank Stadium loads from the hotel strip, approaches via I-35W to Washington Avenue, and drops the group close to the gate. Check the official stadium parking and directions page for current road closure and commercial vehicle routing before game day. Address: 401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 | Phone: (612) 777-8700.

Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) covers 485 acres and houses more than 4,500 animals across indoor and outdoor trails — about 11 miles south of Bloomington on Cedar Avenue/MN-77. Parking is $7 per vehicle, and the zoo's bus and charter vehicle lot sits at the north end of the main parking area. For school groups and family reunion outings, a charter bus with undercarriage storage handles strollers, backpacks, and packed lunches without the overhead of a caravan of personal vehicles.
The zoo's main entrance sits about a 5-minute walk from the commercial vehicle drop-off area. Group reservations and bus parking coordination should be confirmed directly with the zoo at (952) 431-9500 before your visit. For field trips, an onboard restroom is a genuine operational advantage on the drive between Bloomington and Apple Valley.
Address: 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124.

Target Field
Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403) sits at the northwest edge of downtown Minneapolis — right at the intersection of Hennepin Avenue and 7th Street North, where parking is expensive and street access is complicated by one-way streets in every direction. The closest surface lots and ramps run $25–$40 on game nights, and the post-game exit from the Warehouse District on foot or rideshare can extend 30–45 minutes during weekend sellouts. A charter bus from Bloomington to Target Field runs up I-35W to the Warehouse District, drops the group on 7th Street close to the main gates, and picks up post-game at a prearranged staging point.
Check the official Target Field transportation page for current commercial vehicle access and drop-off guidance. Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | Phone: (612) 659-3400.

Canterbury Park
Canterbury Park (1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379) is the Twin Cities' thoroughbred and quarter horse racing track, about 12 miles southwest of Bloomington on US-169. Live racing runs from May through September, and the track also hosts major entertainment events, poker, and the Canterbury Charity Classic. Parking at Canterbury is generally available and free, but the US-169 approach from Bloomington can back up during race weekends, especially near the MN-101 interchange in Shakopee.
For group outings — corporate entertaining, birthday celebrations, bachelor parties built around a race day — a 20- or 25-passenger party bus makes the trip from the Bloomington hotel strip fun before the first race goes off. Confirm group arrival timing and any large-vehicle staging requirements with Canterbury directly at (952) 445-7223 before your visit. Address: 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN 55379.

Grand Casino Hinckley
Grand Casino Hinckley (777 Lady Luck Dr, Hinckley, MN 55037) is about 90 miles north of Bloomington on I-35 — a straight shot, but a 90-minute drive each way that makes managing a group in separate cars genuinely exhausting for the person who ends up as the designated driver. The casino complex includes slots, table games, a hotel tower, and the Grand Event Center which hosts national touring acts. A full-size charter bus to Grand Casino from Bloomington handles the I-35 run, parks in the casino's ample coach lot, and gives the whole group a comfortable round trip without anyone watching the clock.
Undercarriage storage is useful for groups combining the casino trip with a hotel stay. Confirm coach parking and group arrival procedures with the casino directly before booking. Address: 777 Lady Luck Dr, Hinckley, MN 55037.