Drive or Fly: Buffalo Grove, IL to Naperville, 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 33 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
51m
Distance
33.8 mi
Total Cost
$42
CO2
14 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 48m
3m in the air
Air Distance
27 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
7 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 | 51m | 2h 48m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $42 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 14 kg CO2 | 7 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 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 355, IL 53, US 34
via I 88; IL 110, I 294, IL 83
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Buffalo Grove, IL to Naperville, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.