There are 6 ways to get from Muncie to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Muncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
6h 15m$58–118Drive 206.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Muncie to Chicagocar 206.8 mi
4h 5m$38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Muncie
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 20m$57–292Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
5h 15m$128–421Bus #2
- Take the bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Muncie
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
6h 15m$58–128Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Muncie Ball State Univ, IN to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
4h 51m$78–401
Muncie to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Muncie to Chicago is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Muncie to Chicago is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Muncie to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Muncie, IN and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Muncie and Chicago is 247 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.
The best way to get from Muncie to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Muncie to Chicago, including transfers.
Muncie to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Muncie, IN station.
Muncie to Chicago bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Muncie. It is currently 9:49 PM in Muncie and 8:49 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Muncie to Chicago is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Muncie to Chicago.
What companies run services between Muncie, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Muncie, IN to Chicago Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
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
- $35–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://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 Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- 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 Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
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