There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane ORF - CLE
4h 11m$106–516Drive 511.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Clevelandcar 511.8 mi
9h 56m$88–127Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtraktrain Floridian
17h 13m$356–551Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
17h 13m$100–155
Chesapeake to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Cleveland station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Cleveland Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Cleveland Amtrak via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Cleveland is 456 miles. The road distance is 514.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland without a car is to train which takes 17h 13m and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 17h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 17h 13m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Cleveland, OH, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Cleveland Amtrak via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 17h 13m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Saturday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Cleveland Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chesapeake to Cleveland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chesapeake to Cleveland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Cleveland is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Chesapeake to Cleveland.
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