There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Lake to Ball State University by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Merrillville to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
7h 6m$89–152Drive 165.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cedar Lake to Ball State Universitycar 165.2 mi
3h 32m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Dyer Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
7h 13m$154–264Taxi, train, fly, drive
- Take the taxi from Cedar Lake to Munster Dyer Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Munster Dyer Station to Hammond Gatewaytrain
- Take the train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
- Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Ball State Universitycar
6h 14m$99–327
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cedar Lake to Ball State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Cedar Lake to Ball State University is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Lake to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Merrillville and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Lafayette Bus Stop and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Cedar Lake and Ball State University is 221 miles. The road distance is 166.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cedar Lake to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $85 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Cedar Lake to Ball State University, including transfers.
Cedar Lake to Ball State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Merrillville station.
Cedar Lake to Ball State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Lafayette Bus Stop station.
Ball State University is 1h ahead of Cedar Lake. It is currently 2:32 PM in Cedar Lake and 3:32 PM in Ball State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Lake to Ball State University is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Cedar Lake to Ball State University.
What companies run services between Cedar Lake, IN, USA and Ball State University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Cedar Lake to Ball State University via Merrillville, Lafayette Bus Stop, Indianapolis Union Station, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dyer Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Munster Dyer Station to Hammond Gateway
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–7
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $6–7
Train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
Train from Hammond Gateway to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Merrillville to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $40–55
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