There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to Louisville by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 Louisville International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane ORF - SDF
5h 23m$156–783Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane ORF - LEX
- Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar
5h 22m$102–439Bus
- 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 Louisville, KYbus
25h 49m$184–312Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain
- Take the train from Alexandria to Indianapolistrain
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus
25h 52m$530–825Drive 644.8 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Louisvillecar 644.8 mi
11h 5m$114–165
Norfolk to Louisville by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to fly and drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Louisville. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Louisville, KY via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 49m.
The distance between Norfolk and Louisville is 546 miles. The road distance is 648.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Louisville without a car is to bus which takes 25h 49m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Norfolk to Louisville, including transfers.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Louisville is to fly which takes 5h 23m and costs $150 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 25h 49m.
Norfolk to Louisville bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Louisville is 649 miles. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Norfolk to Louisville.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to Louisville, KY via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 25h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Louisville International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $390–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KY
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
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