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Bus Chicago to Fort Wayne: Trip Overview

Bus Chicago to Fort Wayne: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$44
Average bus trip duration5h 50m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure6:05 AM
Latest bus departure10:05 PM

Chicago to Fort Wayne Buses

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Chicago - Fort Wayne

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Fort Wayne without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from Chicago to Fort Wayne is about 5h 50m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 5h. This is the time it takes to travel the 142 miles (228 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Chicago and Fort Wayne is 142 miles (228 km).

Most of the buses traveling from Chicago to Fort Wayne leave from Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at Citilink Central Station. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $31 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Fort Wayne from Chicago.

You can expect to pay around $44 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $31 to $60, so it's good to do your research before booking.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Fort Wayne!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Chicago to Fort Wayne, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Chicago to Fort Wayne that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Chicago to Fort Wayne.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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Bus from Fort Wayne to Chicago

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