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There are 4 ways to get from Defiance to Chicago by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    4h 19m
    $101–151

  2. Drive 196.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Defiance to Chicagocar196.9 mi
    4h 16m
    $36–52

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Defiance to Van Werttaxi
    2. Take the bus from Van Wert to ChicagobusColumbus
    5h 32m
    $114–172

  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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFWA - ORD
    3h 6m
    $181–412

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Defiance, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 3h 49m.

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