There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DSM - FWA
4h 24m$109–418Bus via Chicago
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Waynebus Bsb 24 / ...
12h 59m$79–147Drive 466.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Fort Waynecar 466.3 mi
8h 26m$86–123Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus Bsb 14
13h 23m$99–177
Des Moines to Fort Wayne by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne is to bus via Chicago which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via Chicago and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Des Moines and Fort Wayne is 463 miles. The road distance is 469 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne without a car is to bus via Chicago which takes 12h 59m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Des Moines to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $100 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Chicago, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 59m.
Des Moines to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 12:25 PM in Des Moines and 1:25 PM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Coldwater at Essex via Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Central Station - Bay A in around 12h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Des Moines to Fort Wayne International Airport via St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Fort Wayne is 469 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Des Moines to Fort Wayne.
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