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How to get fromChesapeake to Memphisby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chesapeake to Memphis by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Memphis (MEM)plane plane ORF - MEM
    5h 48m
    $189–934

  2. Drive  878.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Memphiscar car 878.1 mi
    15h 32m
    $161–232

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Staples Mill Road Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 49m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Memphis (MEM) flights

Calendar108Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Memphis, TN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Memphis (MEM) hourly.

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