There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Newport News 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 12m$232–990Drive 818.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Newport Newscar 818.8 mi
14h 33m$140–203Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2605
23h 4m$163–241Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
24h 1m$514–791Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
4h 37m$172–640
Chicago to Newport News by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Newport News is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Newport News is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $230 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Newport News. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Fishing Point & City Center via Washington Union Station, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst & Warwick. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Newport News station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Williamsburg Amtrak Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Newport News is 742 miles. The road distance is 823.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Newport News without a car is to bus which takes 23h 4m and costs $160 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chicago to Newport News, including transfers.
Chicago to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Newport News is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs $230 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $250 and takes 23h 4m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 24h 1m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Newport News, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fishing Point & City Center via Washington Union Station, Williamsburg Bus Stop, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, and Elmhurst & Warwick in around 23h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Williamsburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Newport News bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Newport News is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:44 PM in Chicago and 6:44 PM in Newport News.
Chicago to Newport News train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Newport News is 824 miles. It takes approximately 14h 33m to drive from Chicago to Newport News.
There are 138+ hotels available in Newport News.






