Drive or Fly: Bloomington, MN to Morton Grove, 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 MSP–ORD. At 403 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

7h 26m

Distance

403 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

163 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$89

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

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 2m

41m in the air

Air Distance

338 mi

Total Cost

$189

CO2

86 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bloomington, MN → MSP 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 41m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

ORD → Morton Grove, IL 11m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $134) $134

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Bloomington, MN MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 5 mi, ~10m drive

Morton Grove, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 8 mi, ~11m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSP and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 24m compared to driving

+ 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 11m

7h 2m on rail

Total Cost

$66

CO2

19 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bloomington, MN → St. Paul-Minneapolis 19m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 422m

Arrival 10m

Glenview Amtrak Station → Morton Grove, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $66) $66

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

Stations

From St. Paul-Minneapolis 13 mi, ~19m drive

To Glenview Amtrak Station 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ Scenic views along the route

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 25m

7h 35m on road

Total Cost

$38

CO2

20 kg

Route

Greyhound US0150

Door-to-Door Timeline

Bloomington, MN → Minneapolis Bus Station (MSD6) 15m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 455m

Arrival 10m

Chicago (Cumberland Farms) (CUA6) → Morton Grove, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $38) $38

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

Stations

From MSD6 — Minneapolis Bus Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

To CUA6 — Chicago (Cumberland Farms) 5 mi, ~10m 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	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	7h 26m	3h 2m	8h 11m	8h 25m
Total cost (1 person)	$124	$189	$66	$38
Carbon footprint	163 kg CO₂	86 kg CO₂	19 kg CO₂	20 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: Amtrak GTFS, 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.

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