Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is on Interstate 69, and also Indiana 469, a bypass freeway that loops around the far east side of town. Other major highways going through the city are US-30, US-24, and US-27.

By plane

Fort Wayne International Airport

Passengers looking for the convenient and friendly way to travel need to look no further than Fort Wayne International Airport FWA. Recognized as "the nation's friendliest airport" by USA Today. FWA's airlines offer daily direct flights to/from Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, and Dallas-Fort Worth. With free wireless internet throughout the terminal, ample parking, short security lines and access to hundreds of destinations worldwide.

Fort Wayne International Airport operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.It's served by commuter and regional jets from most of the major hubs in the country. The airport has free internet wireless or in carrels upstairs on the secure side.

There is a cookie factory right across the street from the airport, and you can tell what they're baking that day by smell. Volunteers meet you when you arrive and give away free cookies as you come through security.

For flights to Chicago, expect to pack your hand luggage into a small cargo hull. It is recommended that you avoid packing anything fragile in your carry-ons. The smaller lines operate tiny planes in between FW and Chicago and there is little room for even ladies' purses.

There is a shuttle bus service between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne run by Hoosier Shuttle.

Amtrak Waterloo Station

The nearest Amtrak (http://www.amtrak.com) station is located at Lincoln and Center Street, Waterloo, IN, 46793. It is a 20-30 minute drive to the north of Fort Wayne. Be prepared to phone for a cab or have someone meet you because transportation from the station to the city is limited. The station is part of Amtrak's Capitol Limited (http://www.amtrak.com/ser...) and Lakeshore Limited (http://www.amtrak.com/ser...) lines.