There are 7 ways to get from Chesapeake to Houston by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ORF - IAH
4h 45m$150–637Train, bus via Atlanta
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
31h 3m$248–450Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
39h 44m$483–985Drive 1,343.7 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Houstoncar 1,343.7 mi
23h 12m$246–355Fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane ORF - HOU
6h 16m$250–1,135Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Newport Newsbus
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
32h 43m$231–451Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
42h 42m$538–1,130
Chesapeake to Houston by train, taxi, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Houston is to bus and train which costs $230 - $460 and takes 32h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Houston. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Houston via Alexandria and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 42m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Houston is 1238 miles. The road distance is 1351.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Houston without a car is to train and bus via Atlanta which takes 31h 3m and costs $240 - $450.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chesapeake to Houston, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Houston is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 42h 42m.
Houston is 1h behind Chesapeake. It is currently 4:31 AM in Chesapeake and 3:31 AM in Houston.
Chesapeake to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Houston via Alexandria and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal in around 42h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Colonial Heights to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- 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 Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Norfolk to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Amtrak
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