There are 7 ways to get from Ball State University to Gary by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union StationMuncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus StationGreyhound US0100 / ...
5h 34m$51–87Drive 174.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ball State University to Gary174.9 mi
3h 33m$32–47Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
8h 49m$71–110Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IND - ORD
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
6h 28m$145–439Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union StationMuncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus StationFlixBus 2515
5h 53m$52–102Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
6h 54m$55–122Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)IND - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
6h 15m$85–429
Ball State University to Gary by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ball State University to Gary is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ball State University to Gary is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ball State University to Gary station. However, there are services departing from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN and arriving at Gary Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Ball State University and Gary is 216 miles. The road distance is 175.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ball State University to Gary without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ball State University to Gary, including transfers.
Ball State University to Gary bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN station.
Ball State University to Gary bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Gary is 1h behind Ball State University. It is currently 3:12 AM in Ball State University and 2:12 AM in Gary.
Yes, the driving distance between Ball State University to Gary is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ball State University to Gary.
What companies run services between Ball State University, IN, USA and Gary, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to Gary Bus Station via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN and Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 34m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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