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How to get fromMadison to Fort Wayneby plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Madison to Fort Wayne by plane, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train

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  1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

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    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSN - FWA
    5h 23m
    $82–367

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Waynebus bus Bsb 24 / ...
    10h 1m
    $44–113

  3. Drive  302.9 mi

    1. Drive from Madison to Fort Waynecar car 302.9 mi
    5h 44m
    $56–80

  4. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    5h 30m
    $89–345

  5. Bus via Coldwater at Stratton

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Waynebus bus Bsb 24 / ...
    10h 6m
    $46–103

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Waynebus bus
    10h 6m
    $83–172

Madison to Fort Wayne by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Coldwater at Essex via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Central Station - Bay A in around 10h 1m.

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