There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PHL - ORF
1h 30m$91–456Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2608 / ...
8h 44m$43–83Train via Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 22m$103–803Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Chesapeake256.1 mi
5h 25mDrive 256.1 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeakecar 256.1 mi
5h 25m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 42m$113–243Bus via Wilmington Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolkbus Greyhound US0355
9h 42m$44–81
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake is to bus via Wilmington Bus Station which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Airport Terminal A and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Broad St & Snyder Av, Philadelphia Bus Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Chesapeake is 222 miles. The road distance is 257.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake without a car is to train via Washington which takes 8h 22m and costs $100 - $850.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, which costs $100 - $850 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Norfolk via 30th Street Station and Washington Union Station in around 8h 22m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wilmington Bus Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Chesapeake
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Chesapeake.
There are 261+ hotels available in Chesapeake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Chesapeake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.