What is the distance between Norfolk and Chicago?

The distance covered from Norfolk to Chicago is 1125 km (698 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station, in Norfolk, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Bus Norfolk to Chicago from $137 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 9h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 8h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	9:00am	Norfolk	21h 40m	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	CheapestFastest
	9:00am	Norfolk	22h 10m	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 9h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Norfolk	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 9h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Norfolk	1d 6h	2:10pm	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 7h	1:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 9h	6:10am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:10am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	10:00am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	9:00am	Norfolk	1d 2h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 10h	7:50am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Chicago

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $110, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1138 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$110 - $723	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$179 - $3,480	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Chicago?

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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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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,415 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,393 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

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

What is the distance between Norfolk and Chicago?
The distance covered from Norfolk to Chicago is 1125 km (698 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Norfolk to Chicago?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station, in Norfolk, and end it at Downtown Greyhound Station, in Chicago.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-21

$403

11-22

$459

Today

$437

11-24

$619

11-25

$638

11-26

$226

11-27

$292

11-28

$653

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $226

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

You can expect to pay from $226 to $1,566 for a bus ticket from Norfolk, VA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $226 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually Greyhound 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.