There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Joliet by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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, train
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
4h 40m$107–432Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ORF - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 13m$97–372Train
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
26h 2m$326–665Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
26h 35m$145–283Drive 853.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Jolietcar 853.8 mi
15h 21m$156–226
Norfolk to Joliet by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Joliet is to bus which costs $140 - $290 and takes 26h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Joliet is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Joliet via Petersburg Amtrak Station and LaSalle Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 2m.
The distance between Norfolk and Joliet is 765 miles. The road distance is 858.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 26h 2m and costs $320 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Norfolk to Joliet, including transfers.
Norfolk to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Joliet is to train which takes 26h 2m and costs $320 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 26h 35m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Norfolk to Joliet via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Jackson & Dearborn, and LaSalle Street in around 26h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Pace Transit Center via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Union Station in around 26h 35m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $27–60
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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/
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Joliet bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 12:32 AM in Norfolk and 11:32 PM in Joliet.
Norfolk to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Joliet is 859 miles. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Norfolk to Joliet.
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