There are 7 ways to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
2h 43m$290–637Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
7h 23m$34–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 57m$75–170Drive 218.2 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Chesapeakecar 218.2 mi
4h 33m$40–58Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 46m$89–1,066Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
4h 42m$372–705Train via Washington
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Commuter Rail / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 50m$62–694
Baltimore to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $290 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Baltimore station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Baltimore Penn Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Baltimore and Chesapeake is 178 miles. The road distance is 219.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Baltimore to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Baltimore to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $290 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Baltimore Penn Station to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $7–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Baltimore to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Baltimore to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Chesapeake is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Baltimore to Chesapeake.
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