There are 5 ways to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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
2h 56m$130–378Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmondbus FlixBus N2471
- Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
14h 13m$78–189Bus, train
- 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$98–388Train (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$162–575Drive 551.5 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Chesapeakecar 551.5 mi
10h 15m$101–146
Atlanta to Chesapeake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $130 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Richmond and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
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 554.7 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 - $390.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Atlanta to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Atlanta to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
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 2h 56m and costs $130 - $380. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $600 and takes 15h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 14h 13m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Delta, Frontier Airlines, and three 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 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Petersburg Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Richmond to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Atlanta to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Chesapeake is 555 miles. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Atlanta to Chesapeake.
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