There are 5 ways to get from Newport News to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
3h 11m$147–478Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
3h 43m$137–418Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 27m$140–269Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 54m$305–652Drive 818.5 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Chicagocar 818.5 mi
14h 35m$150–216
Newport News to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Chicago is to bus which costs $140 - $270 and takes 24h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport News to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, Williamsburg Bus Stop and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport News to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Newport News and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 54m.
The distance between Newport News and Chicago is 741 miles. The road distance is 823.3 miles.
The best way to get from Newport News to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 24h 27m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Newport News to Chicago, including transfers.
Newport News to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Newport News to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newport News station.
The best way to get from Newport News to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $270 and takes 24h 27m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 24h 54m.
What companies run services between Newport News, VA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson & Thimble Shoals to Chicago Bus Station via Elmhurst & Warwick, Elmhurst St at Lee Hall, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc, Williamsburg Bus Stop, and Washington Union Station in around 24h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–330
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newport News to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Newport News. It is currently 8:32 AM in Newport News and 7:32 AM in Chicago.
Newport News to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport News to Chicago is 823 miles. It takes approximately 14h 35m to drive from Newport News to Chicago.
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