How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Norfolk?

The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Norfolk start from $147. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Norfolk?

The average bus travel time from Chicago to Norfolk is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1147 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Chicago to Norfolk route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Norfolk?

The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Norfolk at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Norfolk?

A bus trip from Chicago to Norfolk generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Chicago to Norfolk?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Norfolk?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Norfolk?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Norfolk?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Chicago to Norfolk from $154 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chicago to Norfolk on December 1
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	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:10pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	1d 5h	8:10pm	Norfolk	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	6:55am	Downtown Greyhound Station	1d 11h	7:40pm	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 8h	7:20pm	Norfolk	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	10:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	1d 8h	7:40pm	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	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 $177, 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 - $594	Average Duration1d 4h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$177 - $1,356	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

3.5/511,486 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Chicago to Norfolk?
The cheapest bus tickets from Chicago to Norfolk start from $147. The average price for this route is around $188. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Chicago to Norfolk?
The average bus travel time from Chicago to Norfolk is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 1147 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 3h and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Chicago to Norfolk route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Chicago to Norfolk?
The earliest bus departs from Chicago to Norfolk at 4:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Chicago to Norfolk?
A bus trip from Chicago to Norfolk generates an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Chicago to Norfolk?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Chicago to Norfolk?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Chicago to Norfolk?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Chicago to Norfolk?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-29

$316

11-30

$512

Today

$400

12-02

No data

12-03

$156

12-04

$154

12-05

$175

12-06

$157

The cheapest trip from Chicago to Norfolk, VA was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $154

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 $154 to $667 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 $154 which is on 2025-12-04.

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.