There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane COU - FWA
4h 30m$172–502Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
12h 16m$79–183Train, bus via Chicago
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus Chicago / ...
14h 16m$117–291Drive 486.9 mi
- Drive from Jefferson City to Fort Waynecar 486.9 mi
8h 25m$89–129Bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
13h 28m$84–167Train, bus via Chicago #2
- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
15h 32m$131–337
Jefferson City to Fort Wayne by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne is to train and bus which costs $75 - $190 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $170 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City and arriving at Coldwater at Essex via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN and Central Station - Bay A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
The distance between Jefferson City and Fort Wayne is 437 miles. The road distance is 489.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 16m and costs $75 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne, including transfers.
Jefferson City to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Jefferson City station.
The best way to get from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $170 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 28m.
Jefferson City to Fort Wayne bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fort Wayne is 1h ahead of Jefferson City. It is currently 6:38 AM in Jefferson City and 7:38 AM in Fort Wayne.
What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Coldwater at Essex via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 13h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Jefferson City to Fort Wayne is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Jefferson City to Fort Wayne.
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