The average train between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Chesapeake takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station and arriving at Chesapeake station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Norfolk station.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Chesapeake is 258.7 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.