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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Nags Head by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    6h 56m
    $132–539

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    7h 25m
    $112–439

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    25h 13m
    $162–300

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Drive from Elizabeth City to Nags Headcar car
    27h 2m
    $360–711

  5. Drive 923.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Nags Headcar car 923.3 mi
    16h 46m
    $169–244

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

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Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nags Head, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Nags Head. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), take the taxi to Norfolk, take the bus to Elizabeth City, then drive to Nags Head. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nags Head via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Elizabeth City in around 25h 13m.

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