There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Norfolk 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
3h 45m$124–526Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ORD - ORF
4h 15m$98–416Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
22h 39m$149–272Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
23h 41m$327–656Drive 842.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Norfolkcar 842.1 mi
15h 3m$154–222Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PIA - ORF
6h 36m$107–452
Illinois to Norfolk by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Norfolk is to bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Norfolk via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Illinois and Norfolk is 725 miles. The road distance is 847 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 22h 39m and costs $140 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Illinois to Norfolk, including transfers.
Illinois to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Norfolk is to fly which takes 3h 45m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $280 and takes 22h 39m, you could also train, which costs $320 - $700 and takes 23h 41m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Norfolk, 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 Nsu Station via Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 22h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Illinois. It is currently 9:50 PM in Illinois and 10:50 PM in Norfolk.
Illinois to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Norfolk is 847 miles. It takes approximately 15h 3m to drive from Illinois to Norfolk.
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