There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 from Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
2h 56m$145–389Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
6h 18m$41–111Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 8m$45–370Drive 262.5 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Chesapeakecar 262.5 mi
5h 33m$48–70Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 43m$240–1,123Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane EWR - ORF
3h 52m$138–684Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 32m$49–933Train, bus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
8h 25m
Philadelphia to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $140 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Norfolk. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Chesapeake is 231 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $140 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $120 and takes 6h 18m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $370 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 5h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $45–370
- Business Class
- $120–430
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $14–240
- Business Class
- $60–280
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $10–220
- Business Class
- $55–260
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $90–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $10–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $18–29
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $10–65
- Business - advance purchase
- $13–95
- Business Class
- $23–180
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- 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 Philadelphia to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Philadelphia to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Chesapeake is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Philadelphia to Chesapeake.
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