Drive or Fly: Berwyn, IL to Aviston, 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 MDW–BLV. At 288 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 29m

Distance

288.3 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

116 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70

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 59m

29m in the air

Air Distance

244 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

62 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → MDW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 29m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BLV → Aviston, IL 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Berwyn, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Aviston, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 13 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDW and BLV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 30m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 20m

5h 55m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → Chicago Bus Station (CHD6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 355m

Arrival 10m

St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) → Aviston, IL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CHD6 — Chicago Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

To SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 6 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 29m	2h 59m	7h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$105	$185	$29
Carbon footprint	116 kg CO₂	62 kg CO₂	17 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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 Oct 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

288.3 mi 5h 28m

via I 57, US 50, IL 50

Alternative (+4 min)

288.4 mi 5h 33m

via I 55, IL 4, US 50

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Berwyn, IL to Aviston, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.