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How to get fromCharleston to Norfolkby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston to Norfolk by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane CMI - ORF
    5h 37m
    $222–602

  2. Drive 820.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Norfolkcar car 820.6 mi
    14h 50m
    $150–217

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Mattoon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    28h 24m
    $404–818

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Effinghamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Effingham to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus
    29h 48m
    $257–423

  5. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Charleston to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DEC - ORF
    6h 27m
    $250–629

University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 737.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Charleston, IL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Charleston to Norfolk via Mattoon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 28h 24m.

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