There are 5 ways to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or rideshare
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Drive, fly
best- Drive from Defiance to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)car
- Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FWA - ORD
2h 17m$40–244Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 23m$113–191Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 23m$118–161Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare-ORD214.8 mi
4h 42mDrive 214.8 mi
- Drive from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)car 214.8 mi
4h 42m$40–57
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to drive and fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $40 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Defiance station to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station. However, there are services departing from Bryan Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Defiance station to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). However, there are services departing from Bryan Amtrak Station and arriving at O'Hare via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Defiance and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 211 miles. The road distance is 216.1 miles.
The best way to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), including transfers.
Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bryan Amtrak Station.
Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bryan Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Defiance, OH, USA and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 3h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Wayne International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Bryan Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare-ORD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 1h behind Defiance. It is currently 4:28 PM in Defiance and 3:28 PM in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Defiance to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
There are 287+ hotels available in Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Defiance and Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.