There are 8 ways to get from Delaware to Chesapeake by train, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
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Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)PHL - ORF
3h 24m$142–917Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to NorfolkGreyhound US0355
6h 28m$37–61Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to NorfolkNortheast Regional
6h 38m$45–350Drive 234.8 mi
- Drive from Wilmington to Chesapeake234.8 mi
4h 59m$43–62Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)BWI - ORF
3h 20m$208–1,041Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)DCA - ORF
4h 13m$147–1,403Bus via Dover
- Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State University301
- Take the bus from Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Norfolk, VA - Best SquareSprinter Bus
6h 41mTrain via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Wilmington to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to NorfolkNortheast Regional
7h 9m$45–911
Delaware to Chesapeake by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Delaware to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Delaware to Chesapeake is to train and fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $200 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Delaware station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Wilmington Bus Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wilmington and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Delaware and Chesapeake is 256 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.
The best way to get from Delaware to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Delaware to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Delaware to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wilmington Bus Station.
Delaware to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Wilmington station.
The best way to get from Delaware to Chesapeake is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $350 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Delaware, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Wilmington to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–350 and the journey takes 6h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Train from Wilmington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–350
- Business Class
- $120–420
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wilmington to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilmington to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Wilmington to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–200
- 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 Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- dartfirststate.com
Bus from 11Th St @ King St to Delaware State University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://www.dartfirststate.com/
- Phone
- +1 757-456-5555
- Website
- sprinterbus.net
Bus from Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Norfolk, VA - Best Square
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sprinterbus.net/
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More Questions & Answers
Delaware to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Delaware to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delaware to Chesapeake is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Delaware to Chesapeake.
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