There are 4 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Alton by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane FWA - STL
4h 57m$162–579Drive 362.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Wayne to Altoncar 362.5 mi
6h 18m$62–90Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0112
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 46m$94–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain Texas Eagle / ...
10h 47m$168–288
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Alton is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Alton is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Alton. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at North County Transit Center via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station and Civic Center Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Alton is 350 miles. The road distance is 364.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Alton without a car is to bus which takes 9h 46m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Fort Wayne to Alton, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Alton is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 9h 46m.
Fort Wayne to Alton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Alton is 1h behind Fort Wayne. It is currently 12:43 PM in Fort Wayne and 11:43 AM in Alton.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Alton, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Alton via Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Indianapolis Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Civic Center Transit Center, and North County Transit Center in around 9h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $140–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Alton is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Fort Wayne to Alton.
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