There are 8 ways to get from Chesapeake to Delaware by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ORF - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
2h 48m$141–903Bus via Dover
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Dover
- Take the bus from Delaware State University to 10Th St @ King St301
7h 43m$35–52Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
6h 20m$46–942Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus StationGreyhound US0355
7h 2m$42–82Drive 233.7 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Wilmington233.7 mi
5h 2m$43–62Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)ORF - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
3h 1m$199–1,055Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ORF - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
3h 39m$127–1,290Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to WilmingtonNortheast Regional
6h 27m$45–350
Chesapeake to Delaware by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Delaware is to bus via Dover which costs $35 - $55 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Delaware is to fly and train which takes 2h 48m and costs $140 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Delaware station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Wilmington Bus Station via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at Wilmington. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Delaware is 255 miles. The road distance is 235.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Delaware without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Chesapeake to Delaware, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Delaware is to train via Washington which takes 6h 20m and costs $45 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Delaware, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Wilmington via Washington Union Station in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Norfolk to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–350
- Business Class
- $120–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–210
- 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 Norfolk to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- hibus133@gmail.com
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from Delaware State University to 10Th St @ King St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Delaware bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wilmington Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Delaware train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Delaware is 235 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Chesapeake to Delaware.
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