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Drive or Fly: North Chicago, IL to York, 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 ORD–CMI. At 251 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 44m

Distance

251.6 mi

Total Cost

$89

CO2

102 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$54
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 45m

26m in the air

Air Distance

218 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

56 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Chicago, IL → ORD 36m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 26m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
CMI → York, IL 103m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $129) $129
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

North Chicago, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 24 mi, ~36m drive
York, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 69 mi, ~103m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between ORD and CMI. 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 5h 44m 4h 45m
Total cost (1 person) $89 $184
Carbon footprint 102 kg CO2 56 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
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
251.6 mi 5h 44m

via US 41, SR 63, IL 1

Alternative (+30 min)
283.8 mi 6h 14m

via I 57, I 55, I 74

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