There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Fort Wayne by train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
5h 58m$65–134Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Fort Waynecar 117.8 mi
2h 22m$22–32Bus via Indianapolis Airport (IND)
- Take the bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airportbus Purdue
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
6h 37m$61–112Bus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus Greyhound US0112
7h 51m$53–104
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Fort Wayne is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Fort Wayne is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Courtyard Lafayette and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Dayton and Fort Wayne is 210 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Dayton to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Dayton to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, depart from Courtyard Lafayette station.
Dayton to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Reindeer Shuttle, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Fort Wayne is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Dayton to Fort Wayne.
There are 83+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Dayton, IN, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Dayton to Coldwater at Essex via Courtyard Lafayette, Indianapolis Airport, Ctc-M, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- 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 Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Courtyard Lafayette to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–34
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $26–29
- Walk up Cash
- $31–34
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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