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How to get fromKansas City to Defianceby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MCI - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    6h 51m
    $230–680

  2. Drive 647.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Defiancecar car 647.3 mi
    11h 2m
    $119–171

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 24m
    $237–461

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 57m
    $213–333

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    12h 24m
    $247–436

Kansas City (MCI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 591.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City to Defiance via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 15h 57m.

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