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$72 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Norfolk

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Norfolk (CHI-ORF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Norfolk that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Norfolk

Thu, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 18
Frontier Logo
6:20 am - 2:54 pmMDW-ORF
7h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:22 pm - 10:47 pmORF-MDW
10h 25m1 stop
$204Frontier
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
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5:10 am - 11:24 amORD-ORF
5h 14m1 stop
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5:20 am - 10:52 amORF-ORD
6h 32m1 stop
Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:41 am - 10:43 pmORD-ORF
13h 02m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:23 amORF-ORD
26h 53m1 stop
$205Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:57 am - 10:48 pmORD-ORF
9h 51m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 10:52 amORF-ORD
6h 32m1 stop
$217Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 5:44 pmORD-ORF
2h 24mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 7:48 pmORF-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 13
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 9:05 pmMDW-ORF
2h 00mnonstop
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7:10 pm - 8:20 pmORF-MDW
2h 10mnonstop
$254Southwest
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 1:54 pmORD-ORF
4h 04m1 stop
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7:16 pm - 11:30 pmORF-ORD
5h 14m1 stop
$257United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 4:00 pmMDW-ORF
2h 05mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 2:20 pmORF-MDW
3h 35m1 stop
$261Southwest
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Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
5:08 pm - 11:04 pmORD-ORF
4h 56m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 7:48 pmORF-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
$261American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
4:05 pm - 11:32 pmORD-ORF
6h 27m1 stop
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4:56 pm - 6:21 pmORF-ORD
2h 25mnonstop
$274United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Norfolk

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, perfect for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra includes early boarding and complimentary alcoholic drinks.


Download the American Airlines app for inflight entertainment access on your device.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Norfolk flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Norfolk to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Norfolk?

What is the cheapest Chicago to Norfolk flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Norfolk costs $193 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Norfolk (ORF). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 19% cheaper than other Chicago-Norfolk routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Norfolk?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Norfolk clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Chicago to Norfolk, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Norfolk, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Norfolk?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Norfolk, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Norfolk is September, where tickets cost $312 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $416 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Norfolk?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $512, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Norfolk?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Norfolk, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Norfolk, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Norfolk

When to book flights from Chicago to Norfolk

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Norfolk based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Norfolk

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Norfolk?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Norfolk was $72 for a one-way ticket and $204 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Norfolk?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Norfolk?

    Chicago is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Norfolk. You will leave Chicago from one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be arriving at Norfolk.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Norfolk?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Norfolk flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Norfolk?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Norfolk flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Norfolk?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Norfolk, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Norfolk?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Norfolk on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Norfolk, Southwest or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Norfolk are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $379 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Norfolk?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Norfolk.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Norfolk?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Norfolk from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Norfolk?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Norfolk with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Norfolk?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Norfolk from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Norfolk

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $166 or less one-way and $295 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Norfolk?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Norfolk.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Norfolk Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Norfolk

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Norfolk to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Norfolk

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Norfolk. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Norfolk? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

2.0 MediocreMike, Aug 2025AUS - BWI
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AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Most of the delay was due to weather which is not what was at issue here. One delay was due to a missing flashlight and in the end the flashlight was actually found on the plane. The entertainment system is very limited. Live TV options offer only a few channels that are not very appealing. Boarding and deplaning are always difficult. It just takes too much time to get on and off the plane. On the plus side, I missed my connecting flight, but was easily able to book a later flight from the app while enroute.

You were more on time than United. I'm so over united delays.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

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