What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $65 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Fort Wayne?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

The distance between Illinois and Fort Wayne is 174 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Fort Wayne without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $18 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Fort Wayne bus from?

Illinois to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

The best way to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne is to bus which takes 4h 54m and costs $18 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $300 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Illinois to Fort Wayne bus arrive?

Illinois to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Fort Wayne, IN station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 2:39 AM in Illinois and 3:39 AM in Fort Wayne.

Can I drive from Illinois to Fort Wayne?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Fort Wayne is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Illinois to Fort Wayne.

Where can I stay near Fort Wayne?

There are 76+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.

Illinois to Fort Wayne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Illinois to Fort Wayne by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
4h 54m
$18–55
Drive 155.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Fort Waynecar 155.5 mi
3h 17m
$29–41
Fly
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
3h 9m
$68–300
Train, line 50 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Walmart Goshenbus 50
3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
6h 21m
$27–83

Illinois to Fort Wayne by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 54mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.5 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN twice daily. Tickets cost $16–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 4 hours.

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