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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Defiance by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h
    $290–848

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane LAX - CMH
    2. Take the bus from Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbus to Delphosbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Delphos to Defiancetaxi taxi
    11h 10m
    $261–578

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2d
    $1,377–2,113

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 4h

  5. Drive  2,193 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Defiancecar car 2,193 mi
    35h 28m
    $401–579

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 58m
    $269–734

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 21m
    $263–611

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Fort Waynebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Fort Wayne to Defiancetaxi taxi
    11h 4m
    $310–567

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 30m

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane plane LAX - CLE
    2. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 52m
    $301–526

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SNA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Bryan Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 6m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Defiance, OH, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Defiance via Chicago Union Station and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Defiance via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, and Bryan Amtrak Station in around 2d 4h.

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