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How to get fromWilmington to Chesapeakeby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Wilmington to Chesapeake by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane ILM - ORF
    3h 44m
    $332–652

  2. Drive 229.2 mi

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    1. Drive from Wilmington to Chesapeakecar car 229.2 mi
    4h 49m
    $42–61

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolkbus bus Greyhound US0658s
    8h 51m
    $43–84

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Amtrak Station to Wilsonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Wilson to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain train
    9h 54m
    $102–197

  5. Taxi to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Wilmington to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane OAJ - ORF
    5h 6m
    $225–571

  6. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF)plane plane ILM - PHF
    7h 21m
    $73–351

Wilmington to Chesapeake by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?

American Airlines and Delta fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $40–80 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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