There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne by bus, car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago / ...
5h 19m$19–55Drive 157.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Waynecar 157.5 mi
3h 18m$29–42Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane ORD - FWA
3h 17m$68–300Train, line 50 bus, bus
- 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
6h 58m$34–101
Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne is to bus which costs $18 - $55 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $65 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at IPFW Union via Central Station - Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Purdue University Fort Wayne is 175 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne without a car is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $18 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne is to bus which takes 5h 19m and costs $18 - $55. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $65 - $300 and takes 3h 17m.
Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Fort Wayne, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chicago to Purdue University Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Purdue University Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–55 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 3 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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