There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
4h$168–836Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
4h 26m$124–586Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
22h 48m$161–242Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
23h 41m$546–843Drive 843 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Norfolkcar 843 mi
15h 3m$154–223
Chicago Union Station to Norfolk by foot, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Norfolk is 726 miles. The road distance is 847.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 22h 48m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 22h 48m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Nsu Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 22h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 4:57 PM in Chicago Union Station and 5:57 PM in Norfolk.
Chicago Union Station to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Norfolk is 848 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Norfolk.
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