There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CMI - FWA
4h 19m$98–377Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
8h 38m$34–113Drive 209.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Fort Waynecar 209.5 mi
3h 58m$39–56Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DEC - FWA
6h 36m$201–498Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
8h 39m$43–117
Champaign to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Chicago and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Champaign and Fort Wayne is 194 miles. The road distance is 210.7 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs $30 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Champaign to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $95 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 8h 39m.
Champaign to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 5:05 PM in Champaign and 6:05 PM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Coldwater at Essex via Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Fort Wayne is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Champaign to Fort Wayne.
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