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How to get fromChesapeake to Wilmingtonby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Chesapeake to Wilmington by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Wilmington International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM)plane plane ORF - ILM
    3h 53m
    $332–650

  2. Drive 229.7 mi

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    1. Drive from Chesapeake to Wilmingtoncar car 229.7 mi
    4h 50m
    $42–61

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Wilsontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 47m
    $107–197

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    8h 54m
    $43–84

  5. Fly to Albert J. Ellis Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)plane plane ORF - OAJ
    2. Take the taxi from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Wilmingtontaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $218–563

  6. Train, bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Fayetteville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transitbus bus
    9h 27m
    $99–222

Chesapeake to Wilmington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Wilmington, NC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Breeze Airways fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Norfolk to Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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