There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MKE - ORF
5h 38m$160–865Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
26h 8m$122–250Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
26h 5m$184–628Drive 933.5 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Chesapeakecar 933.5 mi
16h 45m$171–247Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
5h 11m$183–623Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
5h 43m$153–678
Milwaukee to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 26h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake is to bus and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Chesapeake is 767 miles. The road distance is 939 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 26h 5m and costs $180 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $160 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $650 and takes 26h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 26h 8m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Milwaukee to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 26h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
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
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- 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
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–27
- Schedules at
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chesapeake is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 7:23 PM in Milwaukee and 8:23 PM in Chesapeake.
Milwaukee to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Chesapeake is 939 miles. It takes approximately 16h 45m to drive from Milwaukee to Chesapeake.
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