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How to get fromChampaign to Defianceby train (Amtrak), bus, train, taxi, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Defiance by train (Amtrak), bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    7h 19m
    $112–208

  2. Drive 251.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Champaign to Defiancecar251.8 mi
    4h 45m
    $46–67

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    7h 32m
    $120–217

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Van Wertbus
    4. Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi
    7h 52m
    $140–272

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planeCMI - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
    4h 53m
    $203–502

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 7h 19m.

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