There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Madison by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORF - MSN
5h 36m$137–632Train, bus via Washington
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
27h 39m$162–557Train, 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 W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
28h 52m$283–817Drive 988.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Madisoncar 988.8 mi
17h 35m$181–261Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
6h 45m$220–555Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
32h 57m$173–337
Norfolk to Madison by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Madison is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Madison. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 57m.
The distance between Norfolk and Madison is 835 miles. The road distance is 994.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Madison without a car is to train and bus via Washington which takes 27h 39m and costs $160 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Norfolk to Madison, including transfers.
Norfolk to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Madison is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 32h 57m.
Norfolk to Madison bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Madison is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 5:00 PM in Norfolk and 4:00 PM in Madison.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Madison, WI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 32h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
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
- $250–550
- 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 Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 608-752-5407
- vangalder@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–210
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Madison is 995 miles. It takes approximately 17h 35m to drive from Norfolk to Madison.
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