There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to St. Louis by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORF - STL
5h 4m$138–633Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2608
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
28h 14m$202–322Train (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 St. Louistrain
29h 51m$686–1,111Drive 903.3 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to St. Louiscar 903.3 mi
15h 20m$165–239Bus, train
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th Stbus
- Take the train from Wilmington to Jefferson Stationtrain Wil
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
29h 21m$195–317
Norfolk to St. Louis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to St. Louis is to drive which costs $160 - $240 and takes 15h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to St. Louis is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Philadelphia Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at St. Louis via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 51m.
The distance between Norfolk and St. Louis is 808 miles. The road distance is 908.6 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to St. Louis without a car is to bus which takes 28h 14m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Norfolk to St. Louis, including transfers.
Norfolk to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to St. Louis is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 28h 14m, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,200 and takes 29h 51m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to St Louis Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Philadelphia Bus Station in around 28h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Wilmington to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 212 625 8882
- [email protected]
- Website
- hibusny.com
Bus from Norfolk to Wilmington, DE - 3 W 4th St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- hibusny.com
- Adult
- $30–60
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to St. Louis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 1:48 PM in Norfolk and 12:48 PM in St. Louis.
Norfolk to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to St. Louis is 909 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Norfolk to St. Louis.
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