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

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Joliet to Fort Wayne?

The distance between Joliet and Fort Wayne is 215 miles. The road distance is 161.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs $23 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne, including transfers.

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

Joliet to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.

Where does the Joliet to Fort Wayne bus arrive?

Joliet to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.

What is the time difference between Joliet and Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 12:12 AM in Joliet and 1:12 AM in Fort Wayne.

Can I drive from Joliet to Fort Wayne?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Fort Wayne is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Joliet to Fort Wayne.

Where can I stay near Fort Wayne?

There are 76+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.

Joliet to Fort Wayne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Fort Wayne?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
7h 18m
$24–64
Train, bus via Elkhart
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
8h 41m
$36–105
Drive 161 mi
1. Drive from Joliet to Fort Waynecar 161 mi
3h 30m
$30–43
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
4h 23m
$73–297
Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, bus, line 60 bus
1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
3. Take the bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Cicero & 24th Placebus 54B
4. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
5. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus
9h 39m
$28–70

Joliet to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Coldwater at Essex via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 9h 39m.

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