There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane GRR - ORF
6h 33m$150–735Drive 775.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Rapids to Norfolkcar 775.1 mi
14h 44m$142–205Bus, train
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
26h 32m$265–553Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
27h 56m$190–335Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MDW - ORF
8h 12m$188–743Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
8h 40m$155–580Bus, bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DTW - ORF
7h 19m$229–307
Grand Rapids to Norfolk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Norfolk is 668 miles. The road distance is 779.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 32m and costs $260 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Norfolk bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Norfolk is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $340 and takes 27h 56m.
Grand Rapids to Norfolk bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Norfolk is 780 miles. It takes approximately 14h 44m to drive from Grand Rapids to Norfolk.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Nsu Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 27h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Detroit to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–28
- Website
- Indian Trails
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