There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)MDW - ORF
3h 42m$124–586Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to NorfolkFlixBus N2601
22h 44m$107–264Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak StationFloridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
23h 36m$294–1,720Drive 842.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Norfolk842.2 mi
14h 52m$154–222Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)ORD - ORF
4h 6m$158–466
Chicago to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Norfolk is to bus which costs $100 - $270 and takes 22h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Norfolk is 724 miles. The road distance is 847.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 22h 44m and costs $100 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Chicago to Norfolk, including transfers.
Chicago to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $270 and takes 22h 44m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $1,800 and takes 23h 36m.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:21 AM in Chicago and 11:21 AM in Norfolk.
Chicago to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nsu Station via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 22h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Norfolk is 847 miles. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Chicago to Norfolk.
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