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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FWA - CID
    4h 27m
    $127–424

  2. Drive  465.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Des Moinescar car 465.7 mi
    8h 27m
    $80–115

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    14h 27m
    $116–176

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FWA - MLI
    6h 20m
    $84–366

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    14h 42m
    $91–166

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Des Moines via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 27m.

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