There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CMI - ORF
5h 42m$134–533Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain
26h 9m$145–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
27h 12m$147–581Drive 817.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Norfolkcar 817.8 mi
14h 20m$150–216Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DEC - ORF
8h 16m$237–664Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
32h 20m$168–332
Champaign to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Dntc via Chicago, New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
The distance between Champaign and Norfolk is 704 miles. The road distance is 822.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 9m and costs $140 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Champaign to Norfolk, including transfers.
Champaign to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $600 and takes 27h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 32h 20m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 27h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Decatur Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Decatur Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
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 Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Armory to Downtown Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $110–180
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–100
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Norfolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 7:42 AM in Champaign and 8:42 AM in Norfolk.
Champaign to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Norfolk is 823 miles. It takes approximately 14h 20m to drive from Champaign to Norfolk.
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