We are working with two major parking providers in the downtown Indianapolis area who have arranged special rates for the National Eucharistic Congress. Parking passes are available to purchase for single days or for the entirety of the event. We highly encourage you to secure parking by purchasing a pass ahead of time. Consider carpooling with friends, family, or fellow parishioners to save on parking costs. Please read the information below and select an option that best suits your parking needs.
Wherever you choose to park, be sure to remove all personal items from your vehicle. The NEC is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.
The designated loading and unloading zone for charter buses and school buses is the South Lot of Lucas Oil Stadium. Bus loading and unloading is not permitted in any other location. There is no fee to access this lot, but you must request a bus pass to display in your bus window in order to access it. All buses must enter the South Lot from Capitol Avenue using Gate 8 and follow the directions of parking lot personnel. Only school buses and charter buses with an NEC bus pass will be admitted to this lot. The lot is strictly for loading and unloading only. Buses cannot remain parked in this lot and drivers must stay with their buses at all times. Bus lot passes must be requested no later than Monday, July 1st. Bus passes will be sent via email the week prior to the event.
Request a Bus Lot Pass
Buses needing to park downtown must purchase a parking pass. The Gate Ten lot has bus parking available, and the cost for buses is $75 per day. See below for more information on how to purchase a pass at this lot. Personal items should not be left unattended on the bus. The NEC is not responsible for theft or damage to vehicles.
If you have not yet secured a charter bus for your group and are interested in using a local Indianapolis company, Luxury Worldwide Transportation is ready to assist you! Transportation assistance is available to all areas of the continental U.S. Due to the size of the event and limited bus inventory, it is recommended that you make your reservations as soon as possible. To obtain a quote, contact Mark Johnson at markj@lwti.com or 317-217-1007.
Parking passes for persons with disabilities are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals parking in designated ADA lots or spaces must have a valid ADA license plate or placard.
Located at the North Gate, between Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center
Passes can be purchased from Denison (see booking information below).
Shuttles will NOT run to and from this lot.
Located just south of Lucas Oil Stadium
Passes can be purchased from Gate Ten (see booking information below)
Shuttles, including ADA accessible shuttles, run from this lot to the Indiana Convention Center. Shuttles do NOT run to the stadium from this lot.
Some metered street parking spaces for persons with disabilities are available on many of the streets surrounding the facilities.
This option is not available for advance purchase.
Most metered parking requires payment via the ParkMobile app.
For those driving to Indianapolis or driving a vehicle downtown from accommodations outside the city, parking is limited in the lots near the Indiana Convention Center.
This Downtown Indianapolis Parking Map may be a helpful resource. Metered street parking can be found throughout downtown but cannot be reserved in advance. Most metered parking in Indianapolis requires payment via the ParkMobile app.
For those needing assistance getting around the venues and downtown area, wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters are available to rent. Reservations can be made in advance and include an option for delivery to downtown hotels or pick up on-site at the Indiana Convention Center.
A limited inventory will be available to rent on-site on a first-come, first-served basis at the Congress check-in location. Reserving in advance is highly recommended. Please note that ADA seating and ADA parking will only be available to those with ADA placards. A wheelchair or scooter rental does not equate to ADA seating or parking.
Click below for answers to some frequently asked questions about parking for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.
