There are 5 ways to get from Chesapeake to McLean 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
2h 10m$82–409Drive 196.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chesapeake to McLeancar 196.5 mi
3h 29m$36–52Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 15m$123–186Fly 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 17m$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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 29m$79–409
Chesapeake to McLean by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to McLean. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Potomac Yard, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Chesapeake and McLean is 183 miles. The road distance is 197.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to McLean without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Chesapeake to McLean, including transfers.
Chesapeake to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to McLean is to fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 5h 15m.
Chesapeake to McLean train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to McLean is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Chesapeake to McLean.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and McLean, 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 2m
- 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 16m
- 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 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 McLean, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- 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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