There are 5 ways to get from Suffolk to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ORF - MDW
3h 28m$167–574Drive 836.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Suffolk to Chicago836.3 mi
15h 8m$153–221Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union StationFlixBus N2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0164
23h 21m$169–318Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationFloridian
24h 40m$241–850Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from Suffolk to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ORF - ORD
3h 51m$187–504
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Chicago is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 15h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $160 - $600.
The distance between Suffolk and Chicago is 743 miles. The road distance is 841.2 miles.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 23h 21m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Suffolk to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Suffolk to Chicago is to bus which takes 23h 21m and costs $160 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $850 and takes 24h 40m.
Chicago is 1h behind Suffolk. It is currently 2:39 PM in Suffolk and 1:39 PM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Chicago is 841 miles. It takes approximately 15h 8m to drive from Suffolk to Chicago.
There are 1229+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Suffolk, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Chicago Bus Station via Norfolk and Washington Union Station in around 23h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suffolk to Chicago Union Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 24h 40m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
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
- $170–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- 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 Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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