What is the distance between Norfolk and Chicago?

About 698 miles (1125 km) separate Norfolk and Chicago.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Chicago?

If you're headed to Chicago from Norfolk, chances are that your bus will leave from Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station and arrive at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Auditorium Building and Theatre, Grant Park, Brookfield Zoo, Willis Tower (Sears Tower) and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Norfolk to Chicago from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on October 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:30pm	Norfolk	1d 5h	10:25pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	Cheapest
	5:30pm	Norfolk	1d 3h	8:05pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	10:00pm	Norfolk	1d 9h	6:10am	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 8h	5:40am	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Norfolk to Chicago on October 8
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
	5:30pm	Norfolk	1d 3h	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 October 9
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 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 October 10
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	7:50pm	Norfolk	1d 3h	10:25pm	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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Norfolk to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$66 - $332	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$124 - $583	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 102kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Fastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Norfolk to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

1d 7hAverage Duration

$66Cheapest ticket

28kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Norfolk, VA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$111

Average bus trip duration1d 7h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure6:45am

Distance696 miles (1121 km)

Latest bus departure10:00pm

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,301 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Norfolk Chicago recent customer reviews

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Amtrak

4/55,506 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/510,808 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

Norfolk to Chicago Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Norfolk to Chicago. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Norfolk to Chicago.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Norfolk to Chicago, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Norfolk and Chicago?

Stops in Norfolk

A - Norfolk Greyhound Bus Station

B - Best Square Shopping Center Bus Stop

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Norfolk, VA - Chicago

What is the distance between Norfolk and Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Norfolk to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

10/05

$161

10/06

$200

Today

$92

10/08

$143

10/09

$172

10/10

$115

10/11

$101

10/12

$144

The cheapest trip from Norfolk, VA to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $92

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 $92 to $1,439 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 $101 which is on 2025-10-11.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Norfolk and Chicago!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Norfolk to Chicago that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Norfolk to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

What's the cheapest way to go from Norfolk, VA to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time1d 7h	Avg Price$111	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1d 3h	Avg Price$192	Daily Departures2

Will you be returning to Norfolk, VA by bus?

Bus from Chicago to Norfolk, VA

You can also go to Chicago by train

Train from Norfolk, VA to Chicago

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