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

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

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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 5m
    $212–572

  2. Drive 604.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Defiancecar car 604.8 mi
    11h
    $111–160

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 22m
    $183–284

  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 37m
    $242–462

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus
    15h 41m
    $221–328

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration3h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Defiance.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 546.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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 Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 13h 22m. 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 37m.

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