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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 54m
    $74–135

  2. Drive  181.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ball State University to East Chicagocar car 181.9 mi
    3h 44m
    $34–48

  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
    8h 49m
    $154–270

  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
    5h 15m
    $80–301

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    7h 37m
    $83–185

  6. 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
    6h 11m
    $437–966

  7. 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
    5h 49m
    $102–476

Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to East Chicago via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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