There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Kearney by plane, train, taxi, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ORF - EAR
7h 42m$180–625Train, taxi (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 Holdregetrain
- Take the taxi from Holdrege to Kearneytaxi
38h 51m$628–1,215Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus
40h 14m$242–457Drive 1,469.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Kearneycar 1,469.8 mi
24h 50m$269–388Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus
40h 19m$418–845
Norfolk to Kearney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to bus which costs $240 - $460 and takes 40h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $180 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Kearney. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Kearney via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 14m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kearney is 1272 miles. The road distance is 1478.4 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kearney without a car is to train and taxi which takes 38h 51m and costs $600 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Norfolk to Kearney, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $180 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 40h 14m.
Norfolk to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Kearney is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 1:50 AM in Norfolk and 12:50 AM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Kearney via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 40h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
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 Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- 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
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearney
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kearney is 1478 miles. It takes approximately 24h 50m to drive from Norfolk to Kearney.
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