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How to get fromFort Wayne to Altonby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane FWA - STL
    4h 55m
    $167–579

  2. Drive 363.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Altoncar car 363.6 mi
    6h 17m
    $67–96

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    9h 46m
    $86–157

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    10h 47m
    $108–238

  5. Bus, train via Elkhart

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus
    2. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alton Stationtrain train
    12h 41m
    $127–294

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Alton Stationtrain train
    11h 1m

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar127Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Alton, IL, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines 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.

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