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Drive or Fly: Arlington Heights, IL to Spring Valley, IL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for ORD–UIN. At 300 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 4m

Distance

300.7 mi

Total Cost

$98

CO2

121 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$63
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 57m

26m in the air

Air Distance

218 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Arlington Heights, IL → ORD 13m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 26m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
UIN → Spring Valley, IL 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Arlington Heights, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 9 mi, ~13m drive
Spring Valley, IL UIN — Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORD and UIN. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 3h 7m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 4m 2h 57m
Total cost (1 person) $98 $184
Carbon footprint 121 kg CO2 55 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
300.7 mi 6h 4m

via I 55, I 72; US 36, I 355

Shortest (+3 min)
281 mi 6h 7m

via I 55, US 24, US 24; US 136; IL 100

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Arlington Heights, IL to Spring Valley, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.