There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo to Norfolk by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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 Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane ALO - ORF
5h 38m$156–655Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Waterloo to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane CID - ORF
5h 46m$147–648Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus
30h 39m$197–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain
31h 50m$304–683Drive 1,110.4 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Norfolkcar 1,110.4 mi
20h 13m$203–293Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from Waterloo to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane MCW - ORF
11h 22m$162–654Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Virginia Beachbus
37h 9m$225–360
Waterloo to Norfolk by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Norfolk is to bus which costs $190 - $320 and takes 30h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Norfolk station. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Military Hwy Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.
The distance between Waterloo and Norfolk is 962 miles. The road distance is 1116.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Norfolk without a car is to bus which takes 30h 39m and costs $190 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Waterloo to Norfolk, including transfers.
Waterloo to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Norfolk is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 30h 39m.
Waterloo to Norfolk bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Norfolk is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 8:33 PM in Waterloo and 9:33 PM in Norfolk.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Norfolk, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterloo to Nsu Station via Chicago Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Norfolk, Military & Poplar Hall, Military Hwy Station, and Military Highway Station in around 30h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Norfolk is 1117 miles. It takes approximately 20h 13m to drive from Waterloo to Norfolk.
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