There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ball State University by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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
5h 49m$57–93Drive 204.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ball State Universitycar 204.1 mi
4h 11m$38–54Train, 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
7h 38m$55–90Fly 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
4h 30m$44–272Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus Indianapolis
6h 48m$58–97Fly 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
6h 24m$128–415Fly 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
6h 5m$84–455
Chicago to Ball State University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ball State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ball State University is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Chicago and Ball State University is 243 miles. The road distance is 205.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Chicago to Ball State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ball State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Ball State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:13 AM in Chicago and 12:13 PM in Ball State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ball State University is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chicago to Ball State University.
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 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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