There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake 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
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)CLE - ORF
5h 6m$170–428Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak StationFloridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
17h 22m$67–413Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to NorfolkFlixBus N2601
15h 23m$82–174Drive 512.5 mi
- Drive from Cleveland to Chesapeake512.5 mi
9h 50m$94–136
Cleveland to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $170 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 22m.
The distance between Cleveland and Chesapeake is 456 miles. The road distance is 515.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 15h 23m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Cleveland to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 15h 23m, you could also train, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 17h 22m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 15h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $55–140
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $70–190
- Business - advance purchase
- $100–410
- Business Class
- $160–430
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 Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Chesapeake is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Cleveland to Chesapeake.
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