Drive or Fly: Olney, IL to Aurora, IL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 18m

Distance

245.3 mi

Total Cost

$81

CO2

99 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$46

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 29m

25m in the air

Air Distance

210 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

53 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Olney, IL → EVV 85m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 25m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORD → Aurora, IL 39m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Olney, IL EVV — Evansville Regional Airport 57 mi, ~85m drive

Aurora, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 26 mi, ~39m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

91.9%

Cancellation

8.1%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− 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 18m	4h 29m
Total cost (1 person)	$81	$183
Carbon footprint	99 kg CO₂	53 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	92% on-time

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 Jul 20, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

245.3 mi 5h 18m

via I 57, IL 33; IL 130, I 55

Shortest (+0 min)

233.5 mi 5h 19m

via IL 9; IL 47, I 57, IL 33; IL 130

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