Drive or Fly: Bremen, IL to Ramsey, 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 BLV–DEC. At 114 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 33m

Distance

114.4 mi

Total Cost

$60

CO2

46 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$25

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

4h 25m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bremen, IL → BLV 60m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DEC → Ramsey, IL 74m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Bremen, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 40 mi, ~60m drive

Ramsey, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 49 mi, ~74m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 24m

1h 17m on rail

Total Cost

$17

CO2

5 kg

Route

Illini

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bremen, IL → Du Quoin Amtrak Station 42m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 77m

Arrival 10m

Effingham Amtrak Station → Ramsey, IL 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From Du Quoin Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m drive

To Effingham Amtrak Station 30 mi, ~45m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

6h 55m

4h 20m on road

Total Cost

$16

CO2

8 kg

Route

FlixBus N2521

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bremen, IL → Carbondale Intermodal Station (CDI6) 50m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 260m

Arrival 10m

Springfield SMTD Transfer Center (SNG6) → Ramsey, IL 80m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $16) $16

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

Stations

From CDI6 — Carbondale Intermodal Station 34 mi, ~50m drive

To SNG6 — Springfield SMTD Transfer Center 53 mi, ~80m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 33m	4h 25m	3h 24m	6h 55m
Total cost (1 person)	$60	$124	$17	$16
Carbon footprint	46 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	8 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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 Apr 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

114.4 mi 2h 32m

via US 51, IL 127, IL 150

Alternative (+7 min)

116.5 mi 2h 39m

via IL 4, I 70, US 51

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