There are 4 ways to get from Purdue University to Ball State University by bus, train, car, or shuttle
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 Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis AirportPurdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INIndianapolis
5h 17m$55–77Drive 89.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Ball State University89.7 mi
2h 15m$17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to IndianapolisCardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INIndianapolis
5h 51m$41–65Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis AirportLafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Muncie Ball State Univ, INIndianapolis
5h 22m$50–70
Purdue University to Ball State University by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Ball State University is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Ball State University is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from Co-Rec Circle Drive and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Indianapolis Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Purdue University and Ball State University is 147 miles. The road distance is 90.3 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Purdue University to Ball State University, including transfers.
Purdue University to Ball State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Co-Rec Circle Drive station.
Purdue University to Ball State University bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Ball State University is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Purdue University to Ball State University.
There are 17+ hotels available in Ball State University.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Ball State University, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Ball State University via Co-Rec Circle Drive, Indianapolis Airport, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 5h 17m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Co-Rec Circle Drive to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–37
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $29–32
- Walk up Cash
- $33–37
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- info@goextr.com
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from Ford Hall - Stadium Ave to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
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