Drive or Fly: Des Plaines, IL to Campton, 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–BLV. At 345 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
6h 45m
Distance
345 mi
Total Cost
$112
CO2
139 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 50m
36m in the air
Air Distance
301 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
77 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORD and BLV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 45m | 3h 50m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $112 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 139 kg CO2 | 77 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 12, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Des Plaines, IL to Campton, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.