There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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 General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORF - MKE
4h 43m$138–633Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5h 7m$99–395Train (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 Milwaukeetrain
26h 34m$273–648Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus
26h 38m$207–355Drive 930.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Milwaukeecar 930.1 mi
16h 48m$170–246Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
30h 49m$180–299
Norfolk to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Milwaukee station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Milwaukee via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.
The distance between Norfolk and Milwaukee is 765 miles. The road distance is 935.5 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 26h 34m and costs $270 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Norfolk to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $650 and takes 26h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 30h 49m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Milwaukee via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 10:29 PM in Norfolk and 9:29 PM in Milwaukee.
Norfolk to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Milwaukee is 935 miles. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Norfolk to Milwaukee.
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