There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
9h 16m$43–136Drive 295.1 mi
- Drive from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station295.1 mi
5h 20m$54–78Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)FWA - SPI
6h 30m$115–500Bus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
10h 44m$53–126Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)FWA - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield Station
4h 53m$192–494
Fort Wayne to Springfield Station by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs $190 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Springfield Station is 369 miles. The road distance is 296.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 16m and costs $40 - $140.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne, IN station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 10h 44m.
Fort Wayne to Springfield Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Springfield Station is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Fort Wayne to Springfield Station.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Springfield Station, 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 Station via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Springfield SMTD Transfer Center in around 10h 44m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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