Bloomington Bison road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Bloomington Bison at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Grossinger Motors Arena
Nearest major airport is Chicago Midway (MDW) — about 139 mi / 3h 19m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Bloomington Bison play?
The Bloomington Bison play home games at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington.
What airport do you fly into for a Bloomington Bison game?
Champaign Willard (CMI) is the closest airport, about 61 miles (98 km) from Grossinger Motors Arena — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Chicago Midway (MDW) is about 139 miles (3h 19m) away.
How much is parking at Grossinger Motors Arena?
Free street parking around downtown if you arrive early.
How do you get to Grossinger Motors Arena without a car?
Downtown at Front St. and Madison St. From I-55 southbound (Chicago), take Exit 165 to US Business 51 South and turn right on Front St. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is at the Front Street doors on the north side near Section 115.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Grossinger Motors Arena fan guide
Best seats
The arena is small with horseshoe seating on three sides, so there are few bad seats.
Parking
Downtown Bloomington has three main garages near the arena: the Lincoln Lot (East St. & Front St., 906 spaces), the Market Lot (Center & Market, 550) and the Grossinger Motors Arena Lot (Olive & Lee, 275). Garages may charge a posted fee. Free street parking is available if you arrive early.
Getting there
Downtown at Front St. and Madison St. From I-55 southbound (Chicago), take Exit 165 to US Business 51 South and turn right on Front St. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is at the Front Street doors on the north side near Section 115.
Pre-game bars
- Anju Above — Asian-fusion tapas spot about two blocks from the arena
- Pub II — Normal college bar known for fried cheeseballs and burgers, a few miles away
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Fountain soda$4–6
- Bottled water$4
- Burger$10–15
Insider tips
- Clear-bag policy: one clear bag up to 12"x6"x12" or a one-gallon bag, plus a clutch up to 4.5"x6". Expect wands and magnetometers.
- The arena is cashless (cards and contactless only).
- Friday games are '309 Night': $3 Busch Light and sodas, free popcorn and $9 specialty T-shirts.
- Concourses are narrow; hit concessions after puck drop to skip the intermission rush.
- Doors usually open an hour before the event, and there's no re-entry.
📺 Where to watch the Bison
National (US): FloHockey · Local TV / team radio. Full TV guide →
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in Bloomington: Indiana Hoosiers
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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