There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Springfield by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORF - SPI
6h 40m$159–746Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
31h 27m$144–308Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
28h 9m$187–852Drive 906.1 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Springfield906.1 mi
15h 33m$166–239Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Springfield
6h 6m$220–639
Norfolk to Springfield by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Springfield is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Springfield is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 6m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Springfield via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 9m.
The distance between Norfolk and Springfield is 772 miles. The road distance is 911.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 28h 9m and costs $180 - $850.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Norfolk to Springfield, including transfers.
Norfolk to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Springfield is to fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $850 and takes 28h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 31h 27m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Springfield via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 28h 9m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Decatur Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,300
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
- $150–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- 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 Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Springfield is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 3:24 PM in Norfolk and 2:24 PM in Springfield.
Norfolk to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Springfield is 911 miles. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Norfolk to Springfield.
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