Norfolk to Chicago Flight Information

The approximate distance between Norfolk and Chicago is 1,126.64 km. Average flight time from Norfolk to Chicago is around 2 hours 34 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July.

Cheapest one-way
US$79
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines ORF-CHI 5h 28m · 1 stop Thu, Sep 24
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Cheapest round-trip
US$164
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines ORF-CHI 5h 28m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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When to fly
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
1,126.64 km
Flight distance
2h 34m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from Norfolk to Chicago in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$159, and round-trip direct flights start at US$239.

Popular airlines flying from Norfolk to Chicago

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Norfolk to Chicago, including American Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Norfolk to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Norfolk to Chicago (ORF-CHI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$79 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORF to MDW on Thu, Sep 24), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$164 departing on Thu, Sep 10 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Norfolk to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 34 minutes to fly from Norfolk to Chicago.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Norfolk to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Norfolk to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA5295 (07:42)
  • To find best deals on flights from Norfolk to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 24, with one-way flights priced at just US$79.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Norfolk to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Norfolk to Chicago on August 26, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$99.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with Norfolk International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (ORF-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Norfolk is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Norfolk to Chicago is US$197. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Norfolk to Chicago is US$424. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Norfolk and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Norfolk to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Norfolk to Chicago

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Norfolk to Chicago?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Norfolk to Chicago on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Norfolk to Chicago, with fares starting at US$166.

US$115
US$166
US$218
US$270
US$321
Frontier Airlines
US$166
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Delta Air Lines
US$234
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$253
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$321
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Norfolk to Chicago?

Total flights from Norfolk to Chicago across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines/United Airlines/Air New Zealand/Air Canada/Alaska Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Norfolk to Chicago, with 23 flights per week.

23
American Airlines
23
American Airlines
United Airlines
23
United Airlines
Air New Zealand
23
Air New Zealand
Air Canada
23
Air Canada
Alaska Airlines
23
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Norfolk to Chicago daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Norfolk to Chicago within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Norfolk to Chicago is the highest on Friday/Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

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108
92
76
Highest
92
Mon
100
Tue
99
Wed
99
Thu
124
Fri
124
Sat
123
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.