Drive or Fly: Crystal Lake, IL to Chatham, 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–MDW. At 58 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 31m
Distance
58.1 mi
Total Cost
$48
CO2
23 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h
6m in the air
Air Distance
50 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
13 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORD and MDW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 31m | 3h |
| Total cost (1 person) | $48 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 23 kg CO2 | 13 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 90; I 94, US 12, US 14
via I 90, I 90; I 94, A48
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Crystal Lake, IL to Chatham, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.