There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IND - ORF
5h 40m$170–837Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane IND - PHF
9h 28m$96–496Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
21h 48m$147–226Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
23h 38m$501–780Drive 702.6 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Chesapeakecar 702.6 mi
12h 25m$129–186Bus, train
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Wilmingtontrain Wil
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus
26h 1m$170–257
Indianapolis to Chesapeake by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 38m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Chesapeake is 608 miles. The road distance is 706.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake without a car is to bus which takes 21h 48m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 21h 48m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 23h 38m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Robert Hall & Military via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, and Military & Poplar Hall in around 21h 48m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Suburban Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Indianapolis to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Chesapeake is 707 miles. It takes approximately 12h 25m to drive from Indianapolis to Chesapeake.
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