Royal Zoom

03/31/2026

Unfortunately, due to less than 15 passengers booked for Easter dates, we will be cancelling the Zoom service for Easter. A full refund will be issued to any who reserved a seat. Thank you.

03/04/2026

02/06/2026

Cost is $69.50 per transfer. All Spring Shuttles are now live and available for purchase.

Royal Excursion and Rides2U have teamed up to create R2U Connect, a new platform featuring cutting-edge technology to book your Royal Zoom bus rides. If you already have a Rides2U account, you can use the same login credentials with R2U Connect. If you're new, don't worry! Simply download the mobile app, choose your date, select South Bend, and you can book a ride for yourself or your student in just a few clicks.

We have attached a short video on booking with R2U Connect https://youtu.be/yjg-lNlh4k0?si=3Ie7S_L9byahyQqd

We are happy to answer any questions and/or help you get booked.
Android
R2U Connect Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...

Apple
R2U Connect Apple
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/r2u-connect/id6538715806

01/08/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Remember to enable notifications in settings on your phone in order to receive ride updates. Also, you may be riding a black or white bus. All buses are labeled Royal Excursion. Welcome Back!

11/30/2025

UPDATE!!!
Due to the number of students affected at O'Hare, Bus 2 will now depart at 6pm from O'Hare.
Bus 1 will depart MDW at 6:15pm.
We thank you for your patience and flexibility. The weather conditions have affected over 80% of our travelers today.

11/30/2025

The 4pm bus is black; the 4:45pm bus is black.

11/30/2025

UPDATE: Due to numerous requests, we will hold one motorcoach over for each departure to allow extra time for students to board the buses. Updated departure times: O'Hare Bus 1 Noon ct. Bus 2 @ 12:45pm ct. MDW Bus 1 will depart 1:30pm ct; Bus 2 will depart 2:15pm ct. The later shuttles will follow the same protocol. O'Hare Bus 1 will depart at 4pm ct. Bus 2 @ 4:45pm ct. MDW Bus 1 will depart 5:30pm ct; Bus 2 will depart 6:15pm ct. PLEASE CHECK THE APP FOR UPDATES AND TO KNOW WHEN DRIVER HAS ARRIVED. We ask that everyone is patient today, as the drivers are dealing with extreme amounts of traffic in and around the airports, as well as slower travel conditions due to weather. While scheduled departure times are important, our number one priority is the safety of our passengers, employees and and fellow motorists. Thank you.

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
ENABLE NOTIFCATIONS IN THE R2U CONNECT APP!
Reminders for Sunday:
12 Noon CT - O'Hare, then MDW 1:30pm CT
4pm CT - O'Hare, then MDW 5:30pm CT
O'Hare Pick up location - Terminal 2 Arrivals curbside last door, closest to Terminal 3.
Midway Pick up location - Lower Level Door 6 near luggage.
Please refer to your app for all information.

10/23/2025

Thanksgiving Shuttle dates are available on the R2U connect app.

10/23/2025

Sunday, October 26
Noon ct O’Hare, then 1:30pm ct Midway
4pm ct O’Hare, then 5:30pm ct Midway
Motor coaches will be either black or white, labeled Royal Excursion.
Refer to the R2U Connect app for all details.

08/06/2025

Shuttle Added:
Oct 19, Departs Campus @ 10am