Normal Parks and Recreation 2018 MLB Bus Trips

Posted on March 8, 2018

Join Normal Parks and Recreation for trips to Miller Park, Busch Stadium, and Wrigley Field to catch America’s favorite pastime. All trips include transportation by chartered bus and a ticket to the game. These trips are intended for families, no alcohol is allowed on the bus. Each trip has a specific signup date (which are listed below) and sign ups are at the Normal Parks and Recreation office, 100 E Phoenix Ave., Normal. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Trip #1
Date: Saturday, April 7
Location: Milwaukee – Miller Park (retractable roof)
Game: Cubs vs Brewers– 3:05pm game time
One bus departs Normal at 8:30am
Cost: $70 per person Seats: Terrace Box
Tickets on sale now

Trip #2
Date: Saturday, May 5
Location: St. Louis – Busch Stadium
Game: Cubs vs Cardinals – 1:15pm game time
Two buses depart Normal at 8:30am
Cost: $80 per person Seats: Section 167
Tickets go on sale beginning April 4

Trip #3
Date: Sunday, June 17
Location: St. Louis – Busch Stadium
Game: Cubs vs Cardinals– 1:15pm game time
Two buses depart Normal at 8:30am
Cost: $70 per person Seats: Section 232
Tickets go on sale beginning April 25

Trip #4
Date: Sunday, July 22
Location: Chicago – Wrigley Field
Game: Cardinals vs Cubs – 1:05pm game time
Two buses depart Normal at 8:00am
Cost: $100 per person Seats: Sections 209 & 211
Tickets go on sale beginning May 23

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