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Trip Overview

The average train between Norfolk and Chicago takes 30h 2m and the fastest train takes 24h 46m. There is at least one train per day from Norfolk to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

30h 2m
Duration
990 mi
Distance
$655
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Norfolk to Chicago train times

Trains run once daily between Norfolk and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norfolk is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Chicago at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 30h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak24h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak24h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak44h 46m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakAmtrak41h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak24h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak24h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak24h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Norfolk to Chicago? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 989.5 mi
  • Duration: 30h 2m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Norfolk to Chicago Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 24h 5m.

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