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How to get fromBall State University to Northern Illinois Universityby bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ball State University to Northern Illinois University by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 59m
    $59–107

  2. Drive 258.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ball State University to Northern Illinois Universitycar car 258.4 mi
    5h 23m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train

    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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 36m
    $92–181

  4. Bus, 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    9h 5m
    $455–1,157

  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 Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    11h 20m
    $70–141

  6. Bus, 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 Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    8h 46m
    $80–387

Ball State University to Northern Illinois University by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to Northern Illinois University via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Dekalb in around 8h 59m.

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