There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ORF - MDW
3h 4m$107–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
24h 32m$102–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian
24h 14m$222–1,422Drive 842.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Chicago842.3 mi
14h 53m$154–222Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ORF - ORD
3h 27m$157–464
Norfolk to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Chicago is to bus which costs $100 - $260 and takes 24h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 14m.
The distance between Norfolk and Chicago is 724 miles. The road distance is 847.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 24h 14m and costs $220 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Norfolk to Chicago, including transfers.
Norfolk to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $1,500 and takes 24h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $260 and takes 24h 32m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Chicago Union Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 24h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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 Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 3:58 PM in Norfolk and 2:58 PM in Chicago.
Norfolk to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Chicago is 847 miles. It takes approximately 14h 53m to drive from Norfolk to Chicago.
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