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How to get fromBall State University to Chicagoby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Ball State University to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Muncie
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    6h 9m
    $52–111

  2. Drive  204.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ball State University to Chicagocar car 204.6 mi
    4h 10m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Muncie
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    7h 34m
    $122–231

  4. Drive to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Ball State University to Dayton-Airport-DAYcar car
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    4h 8m
    $51–265

  5. Bus via Chicago Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Muncie
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    6h 14m
    $52–111

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    4h 40m
    $78–450

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    5h 4m
    $378–930

Ball State University to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Ball State University, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to Chicago Bus Station via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN and Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 9m.

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