Drive or Fly: Berwyn, IL to Neoga, 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–DEC. At 192 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 42m

Distance

192.1 mi

Total Cost

$77

CO2

78 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$42

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 34m

21m in the air

Air Distance

178 mi

Total Cost

$127

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → MDW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DEC → Neoga, IL 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Airports

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

Neoga, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 42 mi, ~63m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDW and DEC. 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

4h 31m

2h 30m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

FlixBus 2510

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 150m

Arrival 10m

Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr (CPN6) → Neoga, IL 84m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

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

To CPN6 — Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 56 mi, ~84m 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	3h 42m	3h 34m	4h 31m
Total cost (1 person)	$77	$127	$14
Carbon footprint	78 kg CO₂	45 kg CO₂	7 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.

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