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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    6h 12m
    $107–188

  2. Drive 286 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Defiancecar car 286 mi
    5h 56m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Van Wertbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $130–241

  4. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    5h 3m
    $210–468

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 29m
    $122–193

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Milwaukee to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 6h 12m.

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