There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, rideshare, 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 from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
1h 18m$68–322Drive 199.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeakecar 199.3 mi
3h 41m$37–53Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
3h 23m$97–521Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 32m$69–146Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
6h 58m$43–90Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 44m$73–163Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Chesapeake199.3 mi
3h 41m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Chesapeake is 167 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $65 - $330. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 6h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–480
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Chesapeake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Chesapeake.
There are 268+ hotels available in Chesapeake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Chesapeake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.