Drive or Fly: Milford, IL to Bremen, 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 LAF–BLV. At 271 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 28m

Distance

271.8 mi

Total Cost

$93

CO2

110 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$58

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 30m

26m in the air

Air Distance

214 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

55 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milford, IL → LAF 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 26m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BLV → Bremen, IL 60m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Milford, IL LAF — Purdue University Airport 42 mi, ~64m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between LAF and BLV. 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

5h 14m

3h 25m on rail

Total Cost

$40

CO2

12 kg

Route

Saluki

Door-to-Door Timeline

Milford, IL → Gilman Amtrak 27m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 205m

Arrival 10m

Du Quoin Amtrak Station → Bremen, IL 42m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $40) $40

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

Stations

From Gilman Amtrak 18 mi, ~27m drive

To Du Quoin Amtrak Station 28 mi, ~42m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	5h 28m	4h 30m	5h 14m
Total cost (1 person)	$93	$184	$40
Carbon footprint	110 kg CO₂	55 kg CO₂	12 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 — 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 26, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

271.8 mi 5h 27m

via I 57, I 64, IL 127

Alternative (+24 min)

277.7 mi 5h 52m

via US 51, I 72, I 57

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