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

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

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

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    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane FWA - CID
    4h 27m
    $127–424

  2. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FWA - MLI
    6h 20m
    $84–366

  3. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    12h 47m
    $86–156

  4. Drive  465.7 mi

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

  5. 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
    $110–176

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 367 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Des Moines via Fort Wayne, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 47m.

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