How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Chicago?

The cheapest coach tickets from Norfolk to Chicago start from £64. The average price for this route is around £115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Norfolk to Chicago?

The average bus journey time from Norfolk to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 711 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norfolk to Chicago?

The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Chicago at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.

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

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

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

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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 £74 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		22:00	Norfolk	1d 10h	07:50	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	CheapestFastest
		22:00	Norfolk	1d 13h	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

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 3 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

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 4 December
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
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 11h	08:00	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 5 December
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	14:45	Virginia Beach (Circle D Food Market)	1d 8h	22:25	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 11h	08:00	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 6 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.	19:50	Norfolk	1d 1h	20:05	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
	07:15	Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station	1d 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 11h	08:00	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 7 December
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 2h	08:45	Chicago (Union Station), IL	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 4h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
	22:00	Norfolk	1d 13h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags

Next departures from Norfolk to Chicago on 8 December
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 13h	10:00	Downtown Greyhound Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	07:00	Norfolk	1d 8h	14:10	537-517 W. Jackson Blvd	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:40 EST.

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 £64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

1d 7hAverage duration

711 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£64 - £378	Average duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£96 - £1,126	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

3.5/511,492 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,412 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,619 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 by bus from Norfolk, VA to Chicago

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

How much is the bus ticket from Norfolk to Chicago?
The cheapest coach tickets from Norfolk to Chicago start from £64. The average price for this route is around £115. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Norfolk to Chicago?
The average bus journey time from Norfolk to Chicago is 1d 7h, covering a distance of 711 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 19 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Norfolk to Chicago?
The earliest bus departs from Norfolk to Chicago at 06:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago?
A bus journey from Norfolk to Chicago produces an estimated 29 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 company has the best Wi-Fi from Norfolk to Chicago?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service 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

29/11

£297

30/11

£288

Today

£194

02/12

£175

03/12

£124

04/12

£116

05/12

£110

06/12

£115

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Chicago was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £110

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 £110 to £585 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 £110, which is on 2025-12-05.