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)plane MDW - ORF
3h 45m$124–536Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
4h 9m$98–406Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
22h 49m$139–254Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
23h 41m$306–624Drive 842.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Norfolkcar 842.1 mi
15h 3m$154–222
Chicago to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Norfolk is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $120 - $550.
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 41m.
The distance between Chicago and Norfolk is 725 miles. The road distance is 847 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 22h 49m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 45m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 22h 49m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 23h 41m.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:14 PM in Chicago and 10:14 PM 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 flies 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 49m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
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
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Norfolk is 847 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Chicago to Norfolk.
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