What is the cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Ball State University?

The cheapest way to get from Merrillville to Ball State University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merrillville to Ball State University?

The fastest way to get from Merrillville to Ball State University is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Merrillville and Ball State University?

No, there is no direct bus from Merrillville to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Merillville, IN and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Gary Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Merrillville to Ball State University?

The distance between Merrillville and Ball State University is 225 miles. The road distance is 167.3 miles.

How do I travel from Merrillville to Ball State University without a car?

The best way to get from Merrillville to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Merrillville to Ball State University?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Merrillville to Ball State University, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merrillville to Ball State University bus from?

Merrillville to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.

Where does the Merrillville to Ball State University bus arrive?

Merrillville to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.

What is the time difference between Merrillville and Ball State University?

Ball State University is 1h ahead of Merrillville. It is currently 4:45 PM in Merrillville and 5:45 PM in Ball State University.

Can I drive from Merrillville to Ball State University?

Yes, the driving distance between Merrillville to Ball State University is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Merrillville to Ball State University.

Where can I stay near Ball State University?

There are 18+ hotels available in Ball State University.

Merrillville to Ball State University - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Merrillville to Ball State University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
6h 54m
$46–136
Drive 166.3 mi
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1. Drive from Merrillville to Ball State Universitycar 166.3 mi
3h 24m
$31–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dyer Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain
3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
8h 9m
$103–210
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
3. Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Ball State Universitycar
6h 10m
$51–312

Merrillville to Ball State University by bus and foot

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.1 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Merillville, IN to Ball State University via Gary, Gary Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 6h 54m.

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