There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, 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 from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
best- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane SPI - ORF
9h 29m$139–597Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus
27h 30m$160–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
29h 37m$316–713Drive 916.7 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Virginia Beachcar 916.7 mi
16h 5m$168–242Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane STL - ORF
6h 47m$164–690Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PIA - ORF
8h 49m$147–610Bus to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DEC - ORF
8h 6m$144–606
Springfield to Virginia Beach by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 27h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Virginia Beach. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Virginia Beach station. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Chicago Union Station, Petersburg Amtrak Station and Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 37m.
The distance between Springfield and Virginia Beach is 784 miles. The road distance is 922 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach without a car is to bus which takes 27h 30m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach, including transfers.
Springfield to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Springfield to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Virginia Beach is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 27h 30m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $750 and takes 29h 37m.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Virginia Beach, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Virginia Beach via Chicago Bus Station and Washington Union Station in around 27h 30m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Virginia Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Virginia Beach is 1h ahead of Springfield. It is currently 9:53 PM in Springfield and 10:53 PM in Virginia Beach.
Springfield to Virginia Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Virginia Beach is 922 miles. It takes approximately 16h 5m to drive from Springfield to Virginia Beach.
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