There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to Ball State University by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union StationSouth Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INIndianapolis
7h 43m$63–96Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Ball State University118.8 mi
3h 2m$22–32Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
11h 7m$78–169
Elkhart to Ball State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Ball State University is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Ball State University is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via South Street Station - South Bend and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Elkhart and Ball State University is 224 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Elkhart to Ball State University, including transfers.
Elkhart to Ball State University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
Elkhart to Ball State University bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Ball State University is 119 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Elkhart to Ball State University.
There are 14+ hotels available in Ball State University.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Ball State University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Ball State University via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 7h 43m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://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
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