There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
best- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BMI - ORF
7h 12m$111–461Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
28h 20m$166–324Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
28h 42m$361–746Drive 882.2 mi
- Drive from Bloomington to Virginia Beachcar 882.2 mi
15h 28m$161–233Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
6h 57m$159–607Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
7h 52m$142–517
Bloomington to Virginia Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach is to train and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Virginia Beach via Indianapolis Union Station and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
The distance between Bloomington and Virginia Beach is 758 miles. The road distance is 887.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 28h 20m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Bloomington to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $330 and takes 28h 20m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 28h 42m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Virginia Beach via Indianapolis Union Station and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 28h 20m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 8:52 PM in Bloomington and 9:52 PM in Virginia Beach.
Bloomington to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Virginia Beach is 887 miles. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Bloomington to Virginia Beach.
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