There are 7 ways to get from Lombard to Ball State University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
7h 58m$57–118Drive 218.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Ball State Universitycar 218.5 mi
4h 34m$40–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
9h 41m$79–193Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport, drive
- 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
5h 13m$50–280Bus via Lake St & Austin Blvd
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
9h 42m$56–122Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
7h 3m$455–993Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
7h 6m$97–590
Lombard to Ball State University by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Ball State University is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Ball State University is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Chicago Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Lombard and Ball State University is 264 miles. The road distance is 219.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 58m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Lombard to Ball State University, including transfers.
Lombard to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lombard to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Ball State University is 1h ahead of Lombard. It is currently 10:01 AM in Lombard and 11:01 AM in Ball State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Ball State University is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Lombard to Ball State University.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Ball State University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Lombard to Ball State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 7h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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