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How to get fromFort Wayne to Elginby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Elgin by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FWA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 4m
    $71–273

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    7h 13m
    $23–78

  3. 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 Elgintrain train
    9h 7m
    $42–114

  4. Drive 192.7 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Wayne to Elgincar car 192.7 mi
    4h
    $36–51

Fort Wayne to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Fort Wayne to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station, then take the bus to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Elgin via Fort Wayne, IN, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 13m.

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