CHI Health Center Omaha is the city's biggest stage — a 1.1 million square foot complex at 455 N. 10th Street anchoring the North Downtown neighborhood, with an 18,300-seat arena and a 194,000-square-foot convention hall attached. On any given week it's hosting a Creighton Bluejays basketball game, an Omaha Supernovas volleyball match, a sold-out country concert, a major trade show, or the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' weekend. The parking lots fill fast on event nights, the streets surrounding the complex lock up in the hour before doors open, and rideshare surge pricing kicks in the moment 18,000 fans try to leave at once.

The single question that separates a smooth group arrival from a scattered, stressful one: where exactly does the bus drop everyone off, and where do vehicles park? This guide answers it plainly, using the venue's own published information, and then walks through everything a group organizer needs — which vehicle fits your party, what drives the price, and how a charter bus or minibus rental in Omaha turns a downtown logistics headache into a non-event. CHI Health Center is one of our most-requested destinations, so the advice below comes from actually coordinating these runs — not from a brochure.

Address

455 N. 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68102

Arena capacity

18,300 seats

Bus drop-off zone

West side on 10th St & south side on Capitol St

Bus parking

$25 — pre-purchased, designated lots

Surface lot parking

$10 (surface) / $15 (garage, when available)

Convention center

194,000 sq ft exhibition hall + 63,000 sq ft meeting space

What Is CHI Health Center Omaha?

When the complex opened in September 2003 — originally as Qwest Center Omaha — it was one of the first contiguous convention center and arena complexes built in the country. Voters approved a $216 million bond issue in 2000 to make it happen, and the final project came in at $291 million. CHI Health bought the naming rights in 2018 under a 20-year, $23.6 million agreement, and the name has stuck ever since.

The arena itself holds 18,300 for most configurations — though the Omaha Supernovas packed in a record 16,838 fans for a women's volleyball match in March 2026, setting a new U.S. attendance record for indoor pro volleyball. The convention center side is just as substantial: 194,000 square feet of exhibition space, 16 meeting rooms, and a 31,000-square-foot ballroom, all under one roof with the arena. That combination makes CHI Health Center Omaha a genuine anchor of downtown activity on any given weekend — and explains why North Downtown streets can feel like rush hour at 6 p.m. on a Tuesday when a Big 12 basketball game and a convention are running simultaneously.

CHI Health Center Omaha, 455 N. 10th Street — arena and convention center in the North Downtown neighborhood, steps from the Old Market and The RiverFront.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Parking: Exactly How It Works

Here is the part most transportation guides leave fuzzy — so let's go straight to the venue's own published information.

According to CHI Health Center Omaha's official directions and parking page, the designated drop-off and pick-up area for buses, limousines, and cars is located on the west side of the building along 10th Street and on the south side along Capitol Street. Vehicles may use these zones to load and unload passengers, but parking in the drop zone is not permitted — the bus drops your group and waits elsewhere while the event runs.

Bus parking itself is available in the surrounding lots at a dedicated rate of $25 per vehicle — meaningfully less than booking one parking space per car for a large group. Lots A, B, C, and D surround the complex: Lot A is on the southeast side of the arena at 455 N. 10th St, Lot B is along Mike Fahey Street (1101 Mike Fahey St), and Lot D sits off Abbott Drive to the north. Surface lot parking for standard vehicles runs $10, with garage parking at $15 when available.

In/Out parking is not permitted on event days — once your vehicle is in, it stays until you're ready to leave for the night.

The one-line version: your bus drops the group at the west-side 10th Street zone or south-side Capitol Street zone, steps from the arena and convention center entrances — then waits in the designated bus lot at $25 rather than taking up multiple car spaces at $10 each. That single logistics sequence, published by the venue itself, is what keeps a 30-person group together and at the door instead of scattered across downtown.

Getting There: Approaching from I-480 and I-80

CHI Health Center Omaha sits in the heart of North Downtown, and the approach is straightforward when you know which exit to use. From I-480 East, take Exit 3A toward N. 14th Street, then follow Capitol Avenue west to 10th Street and turn left — the arena complex runs along the east side of 10th Street. From I-80, merge onto I-480 East and follow the same sequence.

The venue is roughly 3.5 miles from Eppley Airfield (OMA), which makes airport-to-arena transfers genuinely quick in off-peak traffic.

The wrinkle is event-day volume. On a Creighton game night or a sold-out concert, the streets immediately surrounding the complex — 10th Street, Capitol Avenue, and Abbott Drive — fill up in the hour before doors. Rideshare apps show surge pricing starting well before the event ends, and the post-event backup on 10th Street can hold cars in place for 20–30 minutes after the final buzzer.

One bus cuts out the per-vehicle parking math entirely and drops your group at the curb while the lots are still manageable. We recommend checking the official CHI Health Center parking page before event day to confirm any updated road or lot guidance for your specific event.

Which Bus Fits Your Group?

Not every group trip to CHI Health Center looks the same — a Berkshire Hathaway weekend corporate group, a Supernovas watch party, and a school field trip to a convention all have different needs. Here's how the fleet breaks down for a downtown Omaha run.

Vehicle Typical seats Luggage / gear Best for Key amenities
14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van Up to ~14 Modest — bags, a cooler Small corporate groups, VIP arrivals, suite guests Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows
Party bus (15–50 passengers) ~15–50 Onboard, lighter loads Concert groups, watch parties, bachelorette nights Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs
15–35 passenger minibus ~15–35 Overhead plus some underfloor Mid-size groups, wedding shuttles, corporate teams Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, greater maneuverability on city streets
40–56 passenger charter bus Up to 56 Excellent — undercarriage bays Large fan groups, convention attendees, school trips Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, undercarriage bays

For concert groups who want the energy to start the moment the bus pulls away from the hotel, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system — so by the time you reach 10th Street, the group is already in full event mode. For larger gatherings, conventions, or school groups, a 56-passenger charter bus offers deep undercarriage storage for any bags or equipment, plus an onboard restroom that comes in handy on any trip with multiple pickup stops across Omaha or Council Bluffs. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your departure date so we can match the right vehicle.

Bus Rental Prices for CHI Health Center Events

Party Bus In Omaha offers all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds — you know the exact number before you ever book. There's no single sticker price because the quote is shaped by a few clear factors: your vehicle size, total hours reserved (including pre-event time and the post-event wait), the date and type of event, and your pickup location across the Omaha metro. A Bluejays game on a Tuesday night prices differently than a Saturday night stadium-scale concert or a Berkshire Hathaway weekend booking when local vehicle supply tightens significantly.

For real ranges to anchor your planning: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Once you split one bus across 25, 35, or 50 people, the per-head number typically runs well under what the same group would collectively spend on parking passes, gas across multiple cars, and rideshare surge pricing after a concert empties 18,000 fans into the same square block. Call 402-973-1398 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote — no commitment required.

A Real Event-Night Example

Last February, a 34-person group from West Omaha booked a 35-passenger minibus for a Creighton Bluejays home game. Pickup at 5:45 PM from a single parking lot in Aksarben Village, curbside drop at the 10th Street zone by 6:20 PM — well ahead of the 7:00 PM tipoff and before the North Downtown surface lots hit capacity. The bus staged nearby during the game and was right there on Capitol Street for a 9:45 PM pickup when the final horn sounded, while rideshare apps in the area were showing 1.8x surge and 20-minute wait times.

The 4-hour all-inclusive rental came to $1,050 — about $31 per person, with parking, driving, and the sober-ride problem solved in one number.

Events That Fill the Lots — and When to Book

CHI Health Center Omaha runs a genuinely relentless calendar. Knowing which events spike transportation demand — and when to lock in your bus — is the difference between a smooth night and a scramble.

Creighton Bluejays Men's Basketball (November–March). The Jays are CHI Health Center's primary arena tenant and the most consistent source of sold-out nights. Home games in January and February, when Big 12 rivalry matchups land on the schedule, routinely draw near-capacity crowds and fill the surrounding lots before tipoff.

The approach from I-480 slows noticeably in the 45 minutes before a 7:00 PM tip, and on-street metered parking in North Downtown activates event pricing — $5 flat — in the two hours before game time. For corporate suite groups or fan groups of 20 or more, booking a bus 3–4 weeks ahead of a high-profile matchup is standard practice.

Omaha Supernovas Volleyball (January–March). The Supernovas have become Omaha's hottest ticket — they set a new U.S. indoor pro volleyball attendance record of 16,838 fans in March 2026, and they've been the top attendance draw in the world for pro volleyball two seasons running. Weekend matches especially fill fast.

For playoff-level games or any Supernovas match against a rival team, book your bus the moment you buy tickets. The post-match exit on a Saturday night, when 16,000-plus fans hit the 10th Street corridor simultaneously, is exactly when the parking lots lock up and rideshares surge.

Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders' Weekend (first Saturday of May). This one is in a category of its own. The annual meeting draws tens of thousands of shareholders and guests from around the world to the CHI Health Center arena and convention hall, with affiliated events spreading across the entire city — including the sprawling shareholder shopping event at Nebraska Furniture Mart and the picnic at NFM, which runs free shuttles from the convention center.

Downtown Omaha traffic on the Friday and Saturday of Berkshire weekend is unlike any other weekend of the year. Corporate groups, visiting shareholder delegations, and out-of-town guests booking a charter bus to CHI Health Center for this weekend should be confirmed at least 6–8 weeks out — local vehicle inventory tightens in April as the date approaches.

Concerts and Stadium-Scale Shows (year-round). CHI Health Center hosts touring artists at the arena level throughout the year. A packed Saturday night show is when the 10th Street drop zone and parking lots feel the most pressure — the venue recommends arriving 30–60 minutes early to find parking, and the post-show exit traffic backs up onto Abbott Drive.

A party bus rental in Omaha for a concert group handles the whole sequence: one pickup, curbside drop, and the bus is staged and ready when the house lights come up, while everyone else is hunting for their car in Lot B.

Trade Shows, Expos, and Conventions (year-round). The convention hall side of CHI Health Center runs its own calendar independent of arena events — the Omaha Home & Garden Expo, the Midlands International Auto Show, and dozens of association meetings and corporate conferences fill the exhibition hall throughout the year. When a convention and an arena event overlap on the same weekend, North Downtown parking operates at capacity.

Corporate groups shuttling attendees from hotels along Dodge Street or near the airport will want a dedicated minibus or charter bus to keep delegates together and on schedule rather than sending everyone to find their own parking downtown.

Bus vs. Every Other Option for a Group

CHI Health Center Omaha is well inside the city, so the options for getting a large group there are worth comparing honestly before you commit to any one approach.

Option Cost shape Arrive together? Post-event exit Best group size
Private charter bus / minibus One flat rate, split by the group Yes — one vehicle, one arrival Bus staged nearby, right there when you leave 15–56
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) Per car each way + post-event surge No — multiple cars, staggered arrivals Surge pricing, 15–25 min wait after big events 1–4 per car
Everyone drives & parks $10–$15 per car + gas per car No — caravan splits up Lot exit traffic, 20–30 min delay post-event 1–4 per car
Omaha Metro bus Fare per person Only if on the same bus and same route Fixed schedule, limited late-night runs Any, but no group control

The honest read: for one or two people who live close to downtown, driving and paying $10 to park makes total sense. The moment your party grows past 10 people — each needing their own parking spot, each factoring in their own gas, and at least one of them staying sober to drive — the math tips decisively toward one bus. One charter bus in Omaha for a group of 30 replaces 7–10 separate cars, each paying to park, each navigating the post-event 10th Street backup.

The per-person number on the bus is nearly always lower than the per-person total of the alternatives, and everyone gets home together.

Types of Groups We Move to CHI Health Center

Different events, same goal: everyone arrives at the same time, in the same mood, and nobody is stuck circling downtown looking for a spot. A few of the runs we coordinate most often:

  • Creighton basketball groups. Fan groups and alumni sections who want the tailgate energy to start on the bus — loaded into a party bus with the game's starting lineup already on the playlist by the time we leave the parking lot in Midtown.
  • Omaha Supernovas watch parties. Women's volleyball has arrived in Omaha in a serious way, and groups booking buses for Supernovas matches are growing season over season. Saturday night matches especially benefit from a pre-arranged pickup — post-game the streets around 10th and Capitol are active well into the evening.
  • Concert groups. From country to hip-hop to pop arena tours, CHI Health Center's concert calendar draws groups who want the post-show experience to start the moment they step on the bus — not 30 minutes later when they finally find their car in Lot C.
  • Corporate and convention delegates. Hotel-to-convention-center shuttles for conferences and trade shows, running on a schedule that keeps delegates together and on time instead of scattered across downtown parking options. We also run Berkshire Hathaway weekend corporate group shuttles, including return trips to hotels across the metro.
  • School and youth group field trips. Educational events, youth expos, and large-scale school trips to the convention center side of CHI Health Center. Charter buses with overhead storage and onboard restrooms make the logistics clean and the chaperones significantly less stressed.
  • Celebration groups. Birthday parties, bachelorette nights, and special occasion groups who are making an event at CHI Health Center one stop on a larger evening itinerary that might continue in the Old Market or Capitol District afterward.

Tips for Your CHI Health Center Visit

A few things every group should know before event day, pulled from the venue's published guest services information:

  • Clear bag policy is in effect. CHI Health Center arena enforces a clear bag policy per the venue's official policy: only clear, colorless plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″ are permitted, along with a small clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. One bag per ticket holder. Bags that don't meet the policy must be returned to your vehicle — which is a real pain if you parked two blocks away. Reminder goes out to your whole group before you leave the pickup location.
  • In/out parking is not permitted. Once a vehicle enters the lots on event day, it stays. Plan your drop-off logistics — and the bus's staging location — before you arrive.
  • Surface lots fill fastest. Lots B and C along Mike Fahey Street and the surrounding surface spaces closest to the 10th Street entrance fill in the 60–90 minutes before a sold-out event. A bus drops your group before the lots hit capacity, while separate cars driven by your guests would still be circling.
  • Accessibility parking is available. Accessible spaces, including van-accessible stalls, are designated in the connected parking garage and surrounding lots for vehicles displaying a current state-issued hangtag or plate. For accessible bus accommodations, contact Guest Services at guestservices@omahameca.com or 402-341-1500 before your event date.
  • The Old Market is a short walk. The venue sits steps from the Old Market entertainment district and The RiverFront park. For groups building a larger night out around an event, the bus can stage near the arena and swing through the Old Market after the show — no one hunting for parking a second time.

Booking Your CHI Health Center Bus

Getting a group to CHI Health Center Omaha is straightforward when you plan the timing right:

  1. Request a quote with your group size, pickup location across Omaha or Council Bluffs, event date, and whether you need the bus to wait or return.
  2. Confirm the drop-off zone and bus parking. We confirm the 10th Street or Capitol Street drop-off and the bus parking lot for your event type so there's no guessing at the gate.
  3. Set your post-event pickup window. Arrange the pickup time in advance so the bus is staged nearby and right there when your group exits — not 20 minutes away waiting for a surge fare to come down.

A few timing questions that come up constantly: how early should we arrive? For Creighton games and Supernovas matches, 45–60 minutes before tipoff gives you the best shot at smooth parking and no lot backup. For major concerts and Berkshire Hathaway weekend, build in 60–90 minutes.

Can the bus wait during the event? Yes — the bus is reserved as a block of hours, so it stages nearby, holds any gear in the undercarriage bays, and returns to your agreed pickup point at the time you set. Call 402-973-1398 for a free, all-inclusive quote — or use our online tool for instant pricing in under 30 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at CHI Health Center Omaha?

Per the venue's published information, the designated drop-off and pick-up zone for buses, limousines, and cars is on the west side of the building along 10th Street and on the south side along Capitol Street. Vehicles may use these zones to load and unload passengers, but parking in the drop zone is not allowed — the bus drops your group and stages in the designated bus lot. We confirm the exact approach for your specific event type when you book, since convention-side and arena-side events may use different entrance access points.

Check the official CHI Health Center directions and parking page before event day for any updated guidance.

Where do buses park at CHI Health Center Omaha?

Dedicated bus parking is available in the lots surrounding CHI Health Center at a rate of $25 per vehicle. The main lots — A, B, C, and D — surround the complex: Lot A is on the southeast side near the arena entrance at 455 N. 10th St, Lot B runs along Mike Fahey Street (1101 Mike Fahey St), and Lot D is off Abbott Drive to the north. In/Out parking is not permitted on event days, so the bus commits to its staging lot for the duration.

Surface lot parking for cars is $10; garage parking is $15 when available.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to CHI Health Center Omaha?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including pre-event time and post-event staging), the date, and your pickup location. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50) run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour. We provide an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.

Bus parking at the venue is a separate, per-vehicle cost at the rates above. Call 402-973-1398 or use our online tool for an instant quote.

What is CHI Health Center Omaha's clear bag policy?

The arena enforces a clear bag policy: only clear, colorless plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″ are permitted, along with a small clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. One bag per ticket holder. Bags that don't comply must be returned to your vehicle — not held by venue staff.

Exceptions are made for medically necessary items and diaper bags accompanying infants. Review the official arena clear bag policy before your event and pass it along to every member of your group before departure.

When should we book a bus for a CHI Health Center event?

For most Creighton games and Supernovas matches, 2–3 weeks in advance secures your vehicle at a good rate. For sold-out concerts and high-demand events, book as soon as you have tickets — the right-size vehicles go first on peak-demand weekends. Berkshire Hathaway weekend is the single highest-demand period in the Omaha calendar: book 6–8 weeks out minimum, as local inventory commits in April.

For prom season, which runs late April through May and overlaps with Berkshire weekend, book by December to avoid premium pricing or unavailability.

Can a charter bus get from the Omaha airport to CHI Health Center?

Absolutely. Eppley Airfield (OMA) sits roughly 3.5 miles from CHI Health Center — about a 10–15 minute ride in normal traffic. For groups flying in for a convention, a Berkshire Hathaway weekend, or a multi-day event, a single charter bus picks everyone up at baggage claim and runs them straight to the 10th Street drop zone, cutting out the rideshare scramble at OMA and keeping everyone together for the entire transfer.

Does CHI Health Center have accessible drop-off for groups with mobility needs?

Yes. Accessible spaces, including van-accessible stalls, are designated in the connected parking garage and surrounding surface lots for vehicles displaying a current state-issued accessible hangtag or license plate. For groups that need an ADA-accessible bus with a wheelchair ramp and securement areas, those vehicles are available — just flag it when you request your quote so we can have the right vehicle confirmed well before your event date.

You can also contact CHI Health Center Guest Services directly at guestservices@omahameca.com or 402-341-1500.

Is there public transportation to CHI Health Center Omaha?

Omaha Metro buses serve several stops in the North Downtown neighborhood, with the nearest stop at 10th & Capitol Ave NE about a 7-minute walk from the arena entrance. Bus lines 00, 11, 13, 30, and 41 stop in the area. That option works well for individuals — but for a group of 20 or 30 people traveling together, coordinating everyone onto the same public bus route is genuinely impractical, especially on evenings when multiple events are running in North Downtown simultaneously.

An Omaha party bus rental or charter bus is the only option that picks your entire group up at one door and delivers them to the curb at another, on your schedule.

Book Your CHI Health Center Bus Today

The right bus for your CHI Health Center trip is just a call away. Whether it's a Creighton Bluejays game group, a Supernovas sellout, a Berkshire Hathaway weekend corporate shuttle, a stadium-scale concert, or a convention-center event that has your whole crew in town at once, Party Bus In Omaha runs a fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and Sprinter vans across the Omaha metro — and we drop your group at the 10th Street curb while everyone else is still looking for a parking spot on Mike Fahey Street. Give us a call any time at 402-973-1398 for an all-inclusive price quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.

Sources & Last Verified

Parking rates, drop-off zones, and venue policies at CHI Health Center Omaha can change by event and season. Details in this guide were verified against venue and official sources in June 2026. Confirm event-specific figures against the official pages below before your trip.