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How to get fromDefiance to Champaignby train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, plane or train

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-UrbanatrainCity of New Orleans / ...
    7h 43m
    $120–236

  2. Drive 252.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Defiance to Champaigncar252.4 mi
    4h 45m
    $47–67

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Van Werttaxi
    2. Take the bus from Van Wert to Chicagobus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    9h 17m
    $139–237

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)planeFWA - CMI
    4h 44m
    $212–500

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans CtrbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    8h 17m
    $129–234

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Defiance, OH, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Defiance to Champaign-Urbana via Bryan Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 43m.

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