There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Defiance by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane MSP - FWA
- Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
4h 6m$212–582Drive 604.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Defiancecar 604.8 mi
11h$111–160Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 10m$181–291Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 38m$242–462Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 22m$181–290
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Defiance is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Defiance is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 6m and costs $210 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Defiance station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Bryan Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Defiance is 550 miles. The road distance is 608.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Defiance without a car is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 13h 10m and costs $180 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Minneapolis to Defiance, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Defiance bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Defiance is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 13h 10m and costs $180 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $470 and takes 13h 38m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Defiance via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 13h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Defiance via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 13h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Deluxe Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1-260-426-8555
- Website
- deluxetaxifortwayne.net
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Defiance bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago station.
Defiance is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 2:34 AM in Minneapolis and 3:34 AM in Defiance.
Minneapolis to Defiance train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Defiance is 608 miles. It takes approximately 11h to drive from Minneapolis to Defiance.
There are 13+ hotels available in Defiance.








