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 6m$106–496Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus
- Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Avebus 61
18h 15m$94–149Train (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$357–562Drive 511.8 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Clevelandcar 511.8 mi
9h 57m$94–135
Chesapeake to Cleveland by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 18h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Cleveland is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Cleveland. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
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 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 6m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 17h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 18h 15m.
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) every 2 hours. 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 Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $310–490
- 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 330 762 0341
- Website
- Akron Metro
Bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to W. Prospect Ave & Superior Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Akron Metro
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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 57m to drive from Chesapeake to Cleveland.
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