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How to get fromSpringfield to Fort Wayneby train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    9h 16m
    $39–134

  2. Train, bus via Elkhart

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    10h 35m
    $48–175

  3. Drive 293.9 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Fort Waynecar car 293.9 mi
    5h 25m
    $54–78

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane SPI - FWA
    6h 33m
    $99–372

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    10h 19m
    $53–113

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DEC - FWA
    6h 30m
    $197–493

Springfield to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Coldwater at Essex via Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 10h 19m.

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