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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)planeMSP - FWA
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Defiancetaxi
    4h 17m
    $218–614

  2. Drive 604.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Defiancecar604.8 mi
    10h 52m
    $111–160

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagobusGreyhound US0150
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    13h 7m
    $136–301

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    13h 29m
    $157–378

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Van Wertbus
    3. Take the taxi from Van Wert to Defiancetaxi
    15h 7m
    $159–318

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest 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 29m.

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