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Drive or Fly: Du Quoin, IL to Markham, 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 MWA–MDW. At 296 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 31m

Distance

296.3 mi

Total Cost

$101

CO2

120 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$66
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

3h 23m

31m in the air

Air Distance

261 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Du Quoin, IL → MWA 32m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 31m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MDW → Markham, IL 20m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Du Quoin, IL MWA — Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois 22 mi, ~32m drive
Markham, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MWA and MDW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 8m 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

5h 19m

4h 19m on rail

Total Cost

$52

CO2

15 kg

Route

Illini

Door-to-Door Timeline

Du Quoin, IL → Du Quoin Amtrak Station 10m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 259m
Arrival 10m
Homewood → Markham, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $52) $52

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

Stations

From Du Quoin Amtrak Station 0 mi, ~10m drive
To Homewood 3 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 4m

8h 55m on road

Total Cost

$32

CO2

17 kg

Route

FlixBus N2521

Door-to-Door Timeline

Du Quoin, IL → Carbondale Intermodal Station (CDI6) 30m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 535m
Arrival 10m
Chicago (95th / Dan Ryan) (CHA6) → Markham, IL 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $32) $32

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

Stations

From CDI6 — Carbondale Intermodal Station 20 mi, ~30m drive
To CHA6 — Chicago (95th / Dan Ryan) 10 mi, ~14m 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 5h 31m 3h 23m 5h 19m 10h 4m
Total cost (1 person) $101 $185 $52 $32
Carbon footprint 120 kg CO2 66 kg CO2 15 kg CO2 17 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 13, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Du Quoin, IL to Markham, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.