Drive or Fly: Berwyn, IL to Beach Park, 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 MDW–ORD. At 48 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 12m

Distance

48.1 mi

Total Cost

$46

CO2

19 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$11

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 1m

5m in the air

Air Distance

40 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

10 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → MDW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 5m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORD → Beach Park, IL 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Berwyn, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Beach Park, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDW 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 52m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → Chicago Bus Station (CHD6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

Chicago (Cumberland Farms) (CUA6) → Beach Park, IL 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From CHD6 — Chicago Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

To CUA6 — Chicago (Cumberland Farms) 30 mi, ~45m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 12m	3h 1m	1h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$46	$122	$1
Carbon footprint	19 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	1 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

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

48.1 mi 1h 12m

via US 41, I 94

Shortest (+0 min)

48 mi 1h 12m

via I 294, 1st Avenue Cutoff, South Green Bay Road

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