There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORF - PHL
2h 11m$138–393Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphiabus FlixBus 2608 / ...
7h 12m$42–97Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 45m$49–942Drive 260.7 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to Philadelphiacar 260.7 mi
5h 35m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 51m$45–370
Chesapeake to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $130 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Philadelphia. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Philadelphia via Military Circle Mall and Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Norfolk and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Philadelphia is 230 miles. The road distance is 262.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia without a car is to train via Washington which takes 6h 45m and costs $45 - $950.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 11m and costs $130 - $400. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $45 - $950 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $100 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station via Washington Union Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Norfolk to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–370
- Business Class
- $120–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chesapeake to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Chesapeake to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Philadelphia is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Chesapeake to Philadelphia.
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