Drive or Fly: Joliet, IL to Cherry Valley, 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 MDW–RFD. At 91 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 58m
Distance
91 mi
Total Cost
$55
CO2
37 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 57m
8m in the air
Air Distance
66 mi
Total Cost
$123
CO2
17 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MDW and RFD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 58m | 2h 57m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $55 | $123 |
| Carbon footprint | 37 kg CO2 | 17 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 19, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 90, I 355, I 290
via I 88; IL 110, I 39; US 51, US 30
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Joliet, IL to Cherry Valley, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.