There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)SPI - ORF
4h 48m$142–602Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
27h 43m$132–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
27h 50m$238–626Drive 904.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Chesapeake904.8 mi
15h 40m$166–239Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)DEC - ORF
11h 24m$240–723
Springfield to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $130 - $290 and takes 27h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
The distance between Springfield and Chesapeake is 773 miles. The road distance is 910.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 27h 43m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Springfield to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Springfield to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 27h 43m, you could also train, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 27h 50m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Robert Hall & Military via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 27h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Decatur Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chesapeake is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 10:51 AM in Springfield and 11:51 AM in Chesapeake.
Springfield to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Chesapeake is 910 miles. It takes approximately 15h 40m to drive from Springfield to Chesapeake.
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