There are 7 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 to Kearney Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kearney Municipal Airport (EAR)plane ORF - EAR
6h 52m$170–625Train, 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$491–1,109Bus
- 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 29m$242–397Drive 1,469.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Kearneycar 1,469.8 mi
24h 50m$269–388Fly to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)plane ORF - GRI
- Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Kearneybus
9h 27m$189–714Train, 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$341–769Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kearneybus
45h 24m$272–447
Norfolk to Kearney by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to bus which costs $240 - $400 and takes 40h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kearney is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $170 - $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 29m.
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 $490 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 6h 52m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 40h 29m.
Norfolk to Kearney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Kearney is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 10:20 PM in Norfolk and 9:20 PM in Kearney.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kearney, NE, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest 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 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kearney Municipal Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Holdrege
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kearney is 1478 miles. It takes approximately 24h 50m to drive from Norfolk to Kearney.
There are 23+ hotels available in Kearney.




