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Drive or Fly: York, IL to McHenry, 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 CMI–ORD. At 282 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 9m

Distance

282 mi

Total Cost

$97

CO2

114 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$62
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 56m

27m in the air

Air Distance

221 mi

Total Cost

$184

CO2

56 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

York, IL → CMI 103m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 27m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ORD → McHenry, IL 46m

Cost Breakdown

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

Airports

York, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 69 mi, ~103m drive
McHenry, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMI and ORD. 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 6h 9m 4h 56m
Total cost (1 person) $97 $184
Carbon footprint 114 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 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
282 mi 6h 9m

via I 57, IL 1, I 294

Alternative (+36 min)
321.2 mi 6h 45m

via US 51, I 74, IL 1

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