There are 4 ways to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ATL - ORF
3h 9m$160–288Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus Greyhound US0670
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
14h 4m$97–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
15h 41m$192–424Drive 551.1 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Chesapeakecar 551.1 mi
10h 15m$101–146
Atlanta to Chesapeake by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake is to bus and train which costs $95 - $200 and takes 14h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $160 - $290.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 41m.
The distance between Atlanta and Chesapeake is 536 miles. The road distance is 554.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake without a car is to bus and train which takes 14h 4m and costs $95 - $200.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Atlanta to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $160 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 15h 41m.
Atlanta to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Chesapeake is 554 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Atlanta to Chesapeake.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Norfolk via Charlotte Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 15h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- Greyhound
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