Drive or Fly: Rockford, IL to Prairie Grove, 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 RFD–ORD. At 46 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 17m
Distance
46.4 mi
Total Cost
$45
CO2
19 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 56m
5m in the air
Air Distance
43 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
11 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between RFD and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 17m | 2h 56m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $45 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 19 kg CO2 | 11 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 US 20, IL 176, West State Street
via IL 173, US 14, IL 251
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Rockford, IL to Prairie Grove, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.