There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to Herndon by plane, train (Amtrak), car, 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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
1h 59m$82–409Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Herndoncar 199.9 mi
3h 40m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 8m$121–184Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 35m$94–522Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 48m$79–409
Chesapeake to Herndon by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Herndon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Herndon is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Herndon is 174 miles. The road distance is 201 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Herndon without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Chesapeake to Herndon, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Herndon is to fly which takes 1h 59m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 8m.
Chesapeake to Herndon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Herndon is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Chesapeake to Herndon.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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