There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Independence by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane FWA - MCI
7h 35m$127–594Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
15h 6m$102–201Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
16h 42m$168–396Drive 598.1 mi
- Drive from Fort Wayne to Independencecar 598.1 mi
10h 7m$110–158Bus, train via Toledo
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain
19h 33m$232–526
Fort Wayne to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Independence is to bus which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Independence. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at On White Oak At Osage Eb via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and East Village - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Independence is 569 miles. The road distance is 601.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Independence without a car is to bus which takes 15h 6m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Fort Wayne to Independence, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Independence is to fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 15h 6m.
Fort Wayne to Independence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Independence is 1h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 1:15 AM in Fort Wayne and 12:15 AM in Independence.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Independence, MO, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to On White Oak At Osage Eb via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and East Village - Bay A in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- 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 Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Independence is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Fort Wayne to Independence.
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