Drive or Fly: Paris, IL to Naperville, 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

4h 19m

Distance

201.6 mi

Total Cost

$73

CO2

81 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$38

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

3h 49m

18m in the air

Air Distance

152 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Paris, IL → CMI 64m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORD → Naperville, IL 27m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Paris, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 43 mi, ~64m drive

Naperville, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 18 mi, ~27m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

94.1%

Cancellation

6.0%

+ 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	4h 19m	3h 49m
Total cost (1 person)	$73	$181
Carbon footprint	81 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	94% 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 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

201.6 mi 4h 19m

via I 57, I 74, US 150; IL 1

Shortest (+4 min)

173.9 mi 4h 23m

via US 136; IL 1, US 150; IL 1, IL 1

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