What's the distance between Norfolk and Chicago by coach?

The distance between Norfolk and Chicago by coach is approximately 698 miles (1125 km).

What is the best way to go from Norfolk to Chicago without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Norfolk to Chicago from £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:00	Norfolk	22h 10m	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	Cheapest
	09:00	Norfolk	21h 40m	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Norfolk	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Norfolk	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Norfolk	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Norfolk	1d 6h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 28 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 7h	13:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Norfolk	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 30 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 3h	22:25	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:10	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 3h	10:00	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Norfolk	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Norfolk	1d 2h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	09:00	Norfolk	1d 6h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	06:45	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 2 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Norfolk	1d 8h	05:40	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	22:00	Norfolk	1d 9h	06:10	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 11h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 8h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

706 milesDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£60 - £392	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£97 - £1,135	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

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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

What's the distance between Norfolk and Chicago by coach?
The distance between Norfolk and Chicago by coach is approximately 698 miles (1125 km).
What is the best way to go from Norfolk to Chicago without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/11

£249

23/11

£237

Today

£335

25/11

£346

26/11

£177

27/11

£158

28/11

£354

29/11

£299

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Chicago was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £158

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 £158 to £848 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 £158, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.