There are 6 ways to get from Norfolk to Champaign by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus
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 University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORF - CMI
4h 49m$128–483Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
25h 59m$160–312Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
27h 36m$358–740Drive 818.4 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Champaigncar 818.4 mi
14h 25m$150–216Fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORF - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi
7h 2m$235–620Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminalbus
5h 31m$140–470
Norfolk to Champaign by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Champaign is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 14h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 36m.
The distance between Norfolk and Champaign is 704 miles. The road distance is 823.2 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 25h 59m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Norfolk to Champaign, including transfers.
Norfolk to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Champaign is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $120 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 25h 59m, you could also train, which costs $350 - $750 and takes 27h 36m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
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
- $75–400
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 Decatur Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Decatur Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- 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 Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Midway Airport to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Champaign bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 12:54 AM in Norfolk and 11:54 PM in Champaign.
Norfolk to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Champaign is 823 miles. It takes approximately 14h 25m to drive from Norfolk to Champaign.
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