There are 5 ways to get from Champaign to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CMI - ORF
4h 45m$134–513Bus to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BMI - ORF
7h 32m$125–506Train (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$334–737Bus
- 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 Virginia Beachbus
29h 9m$155–296Drive 817.8 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Norfolkcar 817.8 mi
14h 22m$150–216
Champaign to Norfolk by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 45m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Dntc via Indianapolis Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station and Virginia Beach & Birch Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 9m.
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 train which takes 27h 17m and costs $330 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 45m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 27h 17m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $300 and takes 29h 9m.
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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 27h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
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
- 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
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
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
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- 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 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 1:34 AM in Champaign and 2:34 AM 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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