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How to get fromSt. Louis to Chesapeakeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Chesapeake by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane STL - ORF
    5h 20m
    $180–888

  2. Fly to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane STL - PHF
    8h 50m
    $96–496

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    29h 36m
    $690–1,112

  4. Bus via Washington

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    29h 43m
    $197–296

  5. Drive  904.9 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Chesapeakecar car 904.9 mi
    15h 18m
    $166–239

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2608
    31h 24m
    $207–309

St. Louis to Chesapeake by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Norfolk via Chicago Union Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 29h 36m.

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