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

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Des Moines by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane FWA - DSM
    4h 26m
    $144–615

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 42m
    $68–156

  3. Drive 465.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Des Moinescar car 465.7 mi
    8h 27m
    $85–123

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    14h 27m
    $90–181

  5. Bus, train

    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 Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    16h 45m
    $117–287

Fort Wayne to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Des Moines via Fort Wayne, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 42m.

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