There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota 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 from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MSP - ORF
4h 17m$188–833Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane RST - ORF
7h 43m$147–718Train (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 35m$337–842Bus
- 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$237–438Drive 1,249.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Norfolkcar 1,249.8 mi
21h 43m$229–330Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DLH - ORF
7h$157–732Bus, train
- Take the bus from 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
36h 46m$328–762
Minnesota to Norfolk by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Norfolk is to drive which costs $220 - $330 and takes 21h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 35m.
The distance between Minnesota and Norfolk is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1257.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Norfolk without a car is to train which takes 33h 35m and costs $330 - $850.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Minnesota to Norfolk, including transfers.
Minnesota to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Norfolk is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $330 - $850 and takes 33h 35m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $440 and takes 38h 50m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American 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 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Rochester to Norfolk International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 5:33 AM in Minnesota and 6:33 AM in Norfolk.
Minnesota to Norfolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Norfolk is 1257 miles. It takes approximately 21h 43m to drive from Minnesota to Norfolk.
There are 305+ hotels available in Norfolk.






