There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MSP - ORF
4h 20m$138–583Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
33h 36m$449–928Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatownbus
- Take the bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk bus Nyc
38h 50m$248–476Drive 1,249.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Norfolkcar 1,249.8 mi
21h 43m$229–330Bus, train
- Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
35h 39m$418–818
Minneapolis to Norfolk by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Dntc via Chicago Bus Station, New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway and Virginia Beach & Burling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Norfolk. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 36m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Norfolk is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1257.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 33h 36m and costs $440 - $950.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $950 and takes 33h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $480 and takes 38h 50m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Norfolk via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 33h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York City Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–250
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from New York, Chinatown-152 East Broadway to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–100
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 8:33 PM in Minneapolis and 9:33 PM in Norfolk.
Minneapolis to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Norfolk is 1257 miles. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Minneapolis to Norfolk.
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