Drive or Fly: El Paso, IL to Markham, IL?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for BMI–MDW. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 9m
Distance
108 mi
Total Cost
$58
CO2
44 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 59m
11m in the air
Air Distance
91 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between BMI and MDW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 9m | 2h 59m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $58 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 44 kg CO2 | 23 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 26, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 55, I 80, US 24
via I 55, I 57, CH 25
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from El Paso, IL to Markham, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.