How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Chicago?

The cheapest bus tickets from Norfolk to Chicago start from $117. The average price for this route is around $217. 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 Norfolk to Chicago?

The average bus travel time from Norfolk to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1138 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Norfolk to Chicago route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

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

The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Chicago at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago generates an estimated 28 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 Norfolk to Chicago?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

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

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 Norfolk to Chicago?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bus Norfolk to Chicago from $144 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on December 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 8h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:15am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 2h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 11h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on December 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 11h	8:00am	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 1h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	7:10am	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 2h	8:45am	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 13h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on December 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	6:45am	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	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 13h	10:00am	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 December 9
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 8h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:00am	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00am	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	8:05am	Norfolk	1d 13h	8:10pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 7:46 PM EST.

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 $117, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

1138 kmDistance

28kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$117 - $805	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$159 - $2,076	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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,524 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,415 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,624 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Norfolk, VA to Chicago 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 Norfolk to Chicago?
The cheapest bus tickets from Norfolk to Chicago start from $117. The average price for this route is around $217. 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 Norfolk to Chicago?
The average bus travel time from Norfolk to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 1138 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 21h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Norfolk to Chicago route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Norfolk to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Chicago at 6:45am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago?
A bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago generates an estimated 28 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 Norfolk to Chicago?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Norfolk to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Norfolk to Chicago?
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 Norfolk to Chicago?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 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

12-02

$355

12-03

$294

Today

$262

12-05

$257

12-06

$273

12-07

$197

12-08

$184

12-09

$179

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Chicago was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $179

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 $179 to $986 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 $179 which is on 2025-12-09.

Usually Amtrak 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.