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How to get fromJoliet to Fort Wayneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Fort Wayne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    7h 19m
    $24–64

  2. Train, bus via Elkhart

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    8h 42m
    $39–110

  3. Drive  161.9 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Fort Waynecar car 161.9 mi
    3h 28m
    $30–43

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    4h 32m
    $73–317

  5. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 60 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus bus 60
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    9h 38m
    $28–70

Joliet to Fort Wayne by train, foot, and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Coldwater at Essex via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 9h 38m.

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