There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to Ball State University by plane, car, bus, train, 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.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane LAN - FWA
- Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Ball State Universitycar
7h 13m$77–347Drive 201.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Lansing to Ball State Universitycar 201.3 mi
3h 44m$37–54Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing to Detroitbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Indianapolisbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
12h 4m$71–177Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
13h 48m$233–416Bus to Detroit, fly, drive
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DTW - FWA
- Drive from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Ball State Universitycar
5h 31m$71–429Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, INbus
12h 58m
East Lansing to Ball State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to Ball State University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to Ball State University is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to Ball State University. However, there are services departing from East Lansing and arriving at Muncie Ball State Univ, IN via Detroit and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
The distance between East Lansing and Ball State University is 200 miles. The road distance is 202.5 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to Ball State University without a car is to bus which takes 12h 4m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from East Lansing to Ball State University, including transfers.
East Lansing to Ball State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from East Lansing station.
East Lansing to Ball State University bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to Ball State University is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from East Lansing to Ball State University.
There are 18+ hotels available in Ball State University.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Ball State University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from East Lansing to Ball State University via Detroit, Indianapolis Union Station, and Muncie Ball State Univ, IN in around 12h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Detroit to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Muncie Ball State Univ, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–65
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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