There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORF - IND
5h 2m$130–585Drive 702.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to Indianapoliscar 702.2 mi
12h 26m$129–186Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Indianapolistrain
20h 55m$260–509Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
22h 54m$142–277
Chesapeake to Indianapolis by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
The distance between Chesapeake and Indianapolis is 607 miles. The road distance is 706.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $260 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis, including transfers.
Chesapeake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to Indianapolis is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 54m.
Chesapeake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to Indianapolis is 706 miles. It takes approximately 12h 26m to drive from Chesapeake to Indianapolis.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Indianapolis (IND) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Indianapolis Union Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 22h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Indianapolis via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Charlottesville to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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