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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planeDFW - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
    5h 40m
    $207–532

  2. Drive 1,035.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dallas to Defiancecar1,035.9 mi
    17h 17m
    $190–274

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Van Wertbus
    3. Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi
    25h 45m
    $256–476

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    26h 49m
    $229–493

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain
    27h 57m
    $216–450

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar82Weekly Planes
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Dallas to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 26h 49m.

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