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How to get fromDes Moines to Fort Wayneby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to Fort Wayne by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane DSM - FWA
    4h 21m
    $138–566

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    13h 1m
    $70–153

  3. Drive 466.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Waynecar car 466.3 mi
    8h 26m
    $86–123

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Cincinnati
    13h 38m
    $86–185

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    13h 44m
    $93–170

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    15h 46m
    $120–277

Des Moines to Fort Wayne by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Coldwater at Stratton via Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 13h 1m.

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