There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)SPI - FWA
4h 8m$94–362Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INChicago
9h 16m$44–134Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
8h 44m$73–150Drive 293.9 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Fort Wayne293.9 mi
5h 23m$54–78Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)DEC - FWA
6h 36m$197–483
Springfield to Fort Wayne by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $90 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Champaign, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Springfield and Fort Wayne is 267 miles. The road distance is 295.7 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 8h 44m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Springfield to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $90 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 8h 44m.
Springfield to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 12:49 AM in Springfield and 1:49 AM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Coldwater at Essex via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Champaign, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 8h 44m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Fort Wayne is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Springfield to Fort Wayne.
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