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How to get fromFort Wayne to Charlestonby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Charleston by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $81–146

  2. Drive 245.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Charlestoncar car 245.2 mi
    4h 38m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    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 Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $122–272

  4. Fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane FWA - CMI
    2. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $192–484

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Champaignbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 41m

  6. Bus, train via Chicago #2

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 55m
    $103–216

  7. Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane FWA - DEC
    2. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $212–504

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 303 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Wayne to Charleston. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Central Station - Bay H, take the bus to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, walk to Champaign-Urbana, take the train to Mattoon Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Charleston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coldwater after Ernst to Charleston via Fort Wayne, IN, Goshen, IN, Walmart Goshen, Elkhart Transit Center, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 11h 48m.

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