There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, 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
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CMH - ORF
3h 34m$180–838Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
15h 48m$96–175Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
18h 26m$185–398Drive 525 mi
- Drive from Columbus to Chesapeakecar 525 mi
10h 37m$96–139Bus, train via Richmond
- Take the bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
18h 58m$183–397Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain
20h 18m$217–476
Columbus to Chesapeake by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Columbus and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.
The distance between Columbus and Chesapeake is 443 miles. The road distance is 528.1 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 15h 48m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Columbus to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Columbus to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 15h 48m.
Columbus to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Chesapeake is 528 miles. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Columbus to Chesapeake.
What companies run services between Columbus, OH, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Robert Hall & Military via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 15h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–500
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus to Ashland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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