There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI)ORF - MCI
4h 26m$295–579Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
34h 12m$177–432Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
32h 37m$327–1,102Drive 1,151.5 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to Kansas City1,151.5 mi
19h 18m$211–304
Norfolk to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Kansas City is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $290 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to Kansas City station. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at Kansas City Bus Station via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk, Philadelphia and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Kansas City. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Kansas City via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 37m.
The distance between Norfolk and Kansas City is 1055 miles. The road distance is 1158.3 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kansas City without a car is to train which takes 32h 37m and costs $320 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Norfolk to Kansas City, including transfers.
Norfolk to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Kansas City is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $1,100 and takes 32h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $170 - $440 and takes 34h 12m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?
Southwest Airlines and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Kansas City (MCI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Kansas City via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Kansas City via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $11–230
- Business Class
- $55–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–700
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Norfolk to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Philadelphia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Norfolk to Kansas City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Kansas City is 1h behind Norfolk. It is currently 3:29 AM in Norfolk and 2:29 AM in Kansas City.
Norfolk to Kansas City train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Kansas City is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Norfolk to Kansas City.
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