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How to get fromFort Wayne to Independenceby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Independence by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane FWA - MCI
    7h 54m
    $137–644

  2. Drive  597.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Independencecar car 597.1 mi
    10h 6m
    $103–148

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 10m
    $113–176

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    16h 42m
    $318–526

  5. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Independence Stationtrain train
    19h 53m
    $430–716

Fort Wayne to Independence by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta 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 10m.

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