There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, or subway
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, line 77 bus
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus
2h 42m$77–383Drive 214.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Ellicott Citycar 214.1 mi
4h 37m$40–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
7h 29m$71–153Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2601
8h 28m$41–61Fly 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 West Baltimoretrain
3h 33m$96–502Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
4h 26m$84–385
Chesapeake to Ellicott City by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City is to fly and line 77 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $75 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Ellicott City station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Baltimore Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Ellicott City is 187 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Ellicott City is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–160 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nb
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Chesapeake to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Chesapeake to Ellicott City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Baltimore Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Ellicott City is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Chesapeake to Ellicott City.
There are 388+ hotels available in Ellicott City.





