There are 4 ways to get from Dallas to Defiance by plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane DFW - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
5h 49m$228–613Drive 1,036 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dallas to Defiancecar 1,036 mi
17h 25m$190–274Bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus Querétaro / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 20m$269–464Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 49m$431–819
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Defiance is to drive which costs $180 - $280 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Defiance is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 49m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Dallas to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Cbd East Tc and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Adams & Wabash and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 49m.
The distance between Dallas and Defiance is 940 miles. The road distance is 1042 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Defiance without a car is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $260 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Dallas to Defiance, including transfers.
Dallas to Defiance bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 station.
Dallas to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Defiance is to bus which takes 23h 20m and costs $260 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $850 and takes 26h 49m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Cbd East Tc to Defiance via Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, Adams & Wabash, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 23h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 26h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $140–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Defiance bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Defiance is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 5:57 AM in Dallas and 6:57 AM in Defiance.
Dallas to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Defiance is 1042 miles. It takes approximately 17h 25m to drive from Dallas to Defiance.
There are seven+ hotels available in Defiance.