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How to get fromBall State University to Michigan Cityby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ball State University to Michigan City by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    6h 31m
    $58–115

  2. Drive  154.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ball State University to Michigan Citycar car 154.8 mi
    3h 39m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 25m
    $136–247

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    5h 53m
    $57–278

  5. Bus, train 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
    4. Take the train from Gary Metro Center to 11th St.train train
    7h 51m
    $62–160

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 48m
    $419–993

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to 11th St.train train
    6h 23m
    $84–442

Ball State University to Michigan City by foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Ball State University, IN, USA and Michigan City, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ball State University to Michigan City. However, you can walk to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Gary Bus Station, walk to Gary Metro Center, then take the train to 11th St.. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ball State University to 11th St. via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, and Van Buren St. in around 9h 25m.

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