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

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

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    3h 37m
    $76–325

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    7h 1m
    $26–66

  3. Train, bus via Elkhart

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    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 24m
    $46–122

  4. Drive 183.4 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Fort Waynecar car 183.4 mi
    3h 52m
    $34–49

Palatine to Fort Wayne by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Fort Wayne. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), then take the taxi to Fort Wayne. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Coldwater at Northeast via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 7h 1m.

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