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How to get fromChicago to Ball State Universityby bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus bus Indianapolis
    5h 59m
    $50–87

  2. Drive 204.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Ball State Universitycar car 204.1 mi
    4h 12m
    $38–54

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus bus Indianapolis
    7h 48m
    $87–162

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    2. Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Ball State Universitycar car
    4h 31m
    $48–292

  5. Bus via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus bus
    8h 44m
    $60–124

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus bus
    6h 18m
    $448–1,345

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus bus
    5h 58m
    $94–535

Chicago to Ball State University by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 241.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ball State University via Indianapolis Union Station and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 5h 59m.

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