There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by plane, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
1h 14m$73–383Drive 209.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI)car 209.8 mi
4h 28m$39–56Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
2h 31m$94–1,030Train via Washington
- Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Crescent / ...
5h 21m$74–698Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chesapeake to Baltimore-BWI209.8 mi
4h 28mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain Northeast Regional
6h 20m$81–166
Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $70 - $390.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI). However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at BWI Thurgood Marshall via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 169 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) without a car is to train via Washington which takes 5h 21m and costs $70 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI), including transfers.
Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $70 - $700 and takes 5h 21m.
Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI) is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chesapeake to Baltimore Airport (BWI).
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Upper Level Terminal - Concourse A via Washington Union Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, and BWI Amtrak Station in around 5h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Norfolk to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chesapeake to Baltimore-BWI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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