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How to get fromFort Wayne to Detroit Lakesby plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane FWA - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi taxi
    5h 42m
    $202–554

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    21h 12m
    $138–276

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    18h 22m
    $178–416

  4. Drive  758.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Detroit Lakescar car 758.1 mi
    13h 49m
    $139–200

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane FWA - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus bus
    7h 39m
    $153–494

Fort Wayne to Detroit Lakes by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration18h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Detroit Lakes via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 21h 12m.

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