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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FWA - DSM
    4h 17m
    $154–765

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 47m
    $76–177

  3. Drive 465.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Des Moinescar car 465.7 mi
    8h 27m
    $85–123

  4. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane plane FWA - ALO
    4h 21m
    $99–385

  5. 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 7m
    $79–346

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FWA - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    6h 59m

  7. 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 19m
    $98–192

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Iowa, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Des Moines via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 47m.

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