Drive or Fly: Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, 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 ORD–ORD. At 22 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
41m
Distance
22.5 mi
Total Cost
$40
CO2
9 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 58m
2m in the air
Air Distance
20 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORD and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 41m | 2h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $40 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 9 kg CO2 | 5 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via IL 83, North Arlington Heights Road
via US 12, IL 120
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Arlington Heights, IL to Round Lake Beach, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.