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How to get fromFort Wayne to Springfieldby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to ChicagobusColumbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldtrainLincoln Service / ...
    9h 16m
    $43–136

  2. Drive 295.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Springfieldcar295.1 mi
    5h 20m
    $54–78

  3. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)planeFWA - SPI
    6h 31m
    $116–501

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to ChicagobusColumbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    10h 32m
    $53–126

  5. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)planeFWA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfieldtaxi
    4h 53m
    $192–494

Fort Wayne to Springfield by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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