Drive or Fly: Berwyn, IL to Sleepy Hollow, 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 39 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

57m

Distance

39.4 mi

Total Cost

$44

CO2

16 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$9

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

2h 47m

4m in the air

Air Distance

31 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

8 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Berwyn, IL → MDW 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 4m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORD → Sleepy Hollow, IL 33m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

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

Sleepy Hollow, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 22 mi, ~33m 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

2h 9m

58m on road

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Greyhound US0155S

Door-to-Door Timeline

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

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 58m

Arrival 10m

Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) (NEM6) → Sleepy Hollow, IL 34m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

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

To NEM6 — Naperville (Route 59 Metra Station) 22 mi, ~34m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	57m	2h 47m	2h 9m
Total cost (1 person)	$44	$121	$3
Carbon footprint	16 kg CO₂	8 kg CO₂	2 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

39.4 mi 57m

via I 290, I 90, I 290; IL 110

Shortest (+0 min)

38.1 mi 57m

via I 90, 1st Avenue Cutoff, Des Plaines River Road

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