There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORF - MKE
5h 5m$188–932Train, bus
cheapest- 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
27h 7m$136–521Train (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 43m$204–962Drive 930.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Milwaukeecar 930.1 mi
16h 44m$170–246
Norfolk to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 16h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $180 - $950.
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 43m.
The distance between Norfolk and Milwaukee is 765 miles. The road distance is 935.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee without a car is to train which takes 26h 43m and costs $200 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Norfolk to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $180 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $1,000 and takes 26h 43m.
Milwaukee is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 2:42 PM in Norfolk and 1:42 PM in Milwaukee.
Norfolk to Milwaukee train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Milwaukee via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
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
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
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
- $170–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Milwaukee is 936 miles. It takes approximately 16h 44m to drive from Norfolk to Milwaukee.
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