There are 4 ways to get from Ball State University to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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 Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union StationMuncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
4h 17m$37–78Drive 89.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ball State University to Purdue University89.7 mi
2h 15m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union StationMuncie
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
4h 32m$58–78Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis AirportMuncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle DriveIndianapolis
4h 41m$55–76
Ball State University to Purdue University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ball State University to Purdue University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ball State University to Purdue University is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Ball State University to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Indianapolis Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Ball State University and Purdue University is 126 miles. The road distance is 90.2 miles.
The best way to get from Ball State University to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Ball State University to Purdue University, including transfers.
Ball State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN station.
Ball State University to Purdue University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ball State University to Purdue University is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ball State University to Purdue University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Purdue University.
What companies run services between Ball State University, IN, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ball State University to Purdue University via Muncie Ball State Univ, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 4h 17m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
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