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 26m$152–548Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
3h 59m$127–408Bus
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
24h 42m$159–244Train (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$517–812Drive 818.5 mi
- Drive from Newport News to Chicagocar 818.5 mi
14h 34m$140–203
Newport News to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newport News to Chicago is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Newport News to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $150 - $550.
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 42m.
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 42m and costs $150 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 26m 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 26m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 24h 42m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $850 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) 3 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 42m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newport News to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Newport News to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Newport News. It is currently 5:52 PM in Newport News and 4:52 PM 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 34m to drive from Newport News to Chicago.
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