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How to get fromIllinois to Chesapeakeby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane MDW - ORF
    3h 49m
    $126–520

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ORD - ORF
    4h 18m
    $106–420

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    22h 48m
    $149–273

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    23h 41m
    $324–655

  5. Drive 844.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Chesapeakecar car 844.6 mi
    15h 8m
    $155–223

  6. Fly from Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PIA - ORF
    6h 39m
    $114–446

Illinois to Chesapeake by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration22h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 22h 48m.

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