What is the distance between Chicago and Norfolk?

Chicago and Norfolk are 1125 km (698 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Norfolk?

Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station in Norfolk.

Bus Chicago to Norfolk from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Norfolk on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	8:10pm	Norfolk	Cheapest
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	12:30am	Norfolk	Fastest
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:10pm	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	12:50am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 7h	7:40pm	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Norfolk on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	10:00am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	10:25pm	Norfolk	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:40am	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:10pm	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	12:50am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Norfolk on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:10pm	Norfolk	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 1h	10:25pm	Norfolk	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:40am	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 4h	12:50am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	No tags
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	8:10pm	Norfolk	No tags

Next departures for Chicago to Norfolk on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	2:45pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 4h	8:10pm	Norfolk	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 1h	9:40am	Norfolk	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:45am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 2h	9:40am	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:10pm	Norfolk	No tags
	Bus	7:40pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 3h	12:30am	Norfolk	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Norfolk

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Norfolk. The journey takes about 1 day, 3 hours 3 minutes, and with fares starting at just $178, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

1d 3hAverage Duration

1125 kmDistance

102kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$147 - $596	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$178 - $1,362	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chicago and Norfolk?

Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Stops in Norfolk

A
Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station
280 Park Avenue. Norfolk, VA 23510
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B
Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop
415 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502, Elegante Dominican Beauty Salon between Military Hwy and Briar Hill Road
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,401 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chicago to Norfolk, VA by bus

What is the distance between Chicago and Norfolk?
Chicago and Norfolk are 1125 km (698 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chicago to Norfolk?
Buses departing from Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago will take you to Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station in Norfolk.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-25

$452

11-26

$378

Today

$267

11-28

$359

11-29

$317

11-30

$326

12-01

$160

12-02

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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Norfolk, VA was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $160

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to Norfolk, VA, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $160 to $675 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Norfolk, VA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $160 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.