There are 5 ways to get from Effingham to Fort Wayne by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus Greyhound US0112
6h 26m$44–85Bus via Coldwater at Stratton
cheapest- Take the bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
6h 41m$37–95Drive 265.3 mi
- Drive from Effingham to Fort Waynecar 265.3 mi
4h 31m$49–70Drive to Decatur Airport, fly
- Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DEC - FWA
5h 30m$86–371Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CMI - FWA
6h 51m$113–409
Effingham to Fort Wayne by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Effingham to Fort Wayne is to bus which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Effingham to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Effingham to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Glenbrook Square via Indianapolis Union Station and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Effingham and Fort Wayne is 269 miles. The road distance is 266.9 miles.
The best way to get from Effingham to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 6h 26m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Effingham to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Effingham to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Effingham to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Effingham. It is currently 4:35 PM in Effingham and 5:35 PM in Fort Wayne.
Yes, the driving distance between Effingham to Fort Wayne is 267 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Effingham to Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Effingham to Glenbrook Square via Indianapolis Union Station, Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, and Central Station - Bay A in around 6h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Effingham to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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