There are 7 ways to get from Norfolk to Kearney by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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 Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ORF - EAR
7h 28m$170–624Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus
41h 1m$162–392Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Holdregetrain
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
39h$382–1,262Drive 1,464.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Kearneycar 1,464.3 mi
24h 59m$268–386Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane ORF - GRI
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
11h 1m$206–757Fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane ORF - LBF
- Take the bus from North Platte to Kearneybus
12h 22m$224–779Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus
40h 42m$247–1,022
Norfolk to Kearney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to bus which costs $160 - $400 and takes 41h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Kearney via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 1m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kearney is 1272 miles. The road distance is 1472.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kearney without a car is to train and taxi which takes 39h and costs $380 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Norfolk to Kearney, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $400 and takes 41h 1m.
Norfolk to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Kearney is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 10:36 AM in Norfolk and 9:36 AM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Kearney via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 41h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Nashville, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via St. Louis, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field via Baltimore, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- 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
- $170–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–290
- 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 35m
- 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
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from North Platte to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kearney is 1473 miles. It takes approximately 24h 59m to drive from Norfolk to Kearney.
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