There are 4 ways to get from Champaign to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CMI - ORF
4h 48m$154–653Drive 817.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Norfolkcar 817.8 mi
14h 22m$150–216Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus
26h 54m$158–269Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
27h 17m$272–682
Champaign to Norfolk by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.
The distance between Champaign and Norfolk is 704 miles. The road distance is 822.6 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 26h 54m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Champaign to Norfolk, including transfers.
Champaign to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 26h 54m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 27h 17m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Nsu Station via Indianapolis Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 26h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:38 PM in Champaign and 11:38 PM in Norfolk.
Champaign to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Norfolk is 823 miles. It takes approximately 14h 22m to drive from Champaign to Norfolk.
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