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

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSP - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $213–614

  2. Drive 604.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Defiancecar car 604.8 mi
    10h 59m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 10m
    $138–293

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 30m
    $147–362

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus 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
    15h 12m
    $158–297

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

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 30m.

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