There are 5 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne by plane, bus, subway, train, rideshare, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
1h 31m$71–307Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago
6h 50m$20–62Subway, train, line 50 bus, bus
- Take the subway from O'Hare to LaSallesubway
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Walmart Goshenbus 50
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
8h 16m$40–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Fort Wayne174.2 mi
3h 36mDrive 174.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Waynecar 174.2 mi
3h 36m$32–46
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne by subway, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne is to bus which costs $20 - $65 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $70 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Coldwater at Northeast via Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne is 170 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $20 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 1h 31m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $65 and takes 6h 50m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Fort Wayne, IN station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). It is currently 2:41 AM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and 3:41 AM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN twice daily. Tickets cost $16–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from O'Hare to LaSalle
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Walmart Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne.
There are 81+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Fort Wayne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












