There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Fort Wayne by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane MCI - FWA
7h 31m$115–525Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
15h 16m$79–187Train, bus
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
17h 3m$83–234Drive 598.2 mi
- Drive from Independence to Fort Waynecar 598.2 mi
10h 9m$110–158Train, bus via Toledo
- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, INbus
19h 21m$111–334
Independence to Fort Wayne by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Fort Wayne is to bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 15h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Independence to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from On Truman At Main Westbound and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.
The distance between Independence and Fort Wayne is 567 miles. The road distance is 601.7 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 15h 16m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Independence to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Independence to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 15h 16m.
Independence to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 10:20 PM in Independence and 11:20 PM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from On Truman At Main Westbound to Coldwater at Essex via East Village - Bay A, Kansas City Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 15h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Fort Wayne is 602 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from Independence to Fort Wayne.
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