Drive or Fly: Dudley, IL to Chrisman, 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 CMI–CMI. At 24 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

43m

Distance

24.4 mi

Total Cost

$40

CO2

10 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$5

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 55m

2m in the air

Air Distance

18 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

5 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudley, IL → CMI 59m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMI → Chrisman, IL 54m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Dudley, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 39 mi, ~59m drive

Chrisman, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 36 mi, ~54m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMI and CMI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 5m

46m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Illini

Door-to-Door Timeline

Dudley, IL → Mattoon Amtrak Station 43m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 46m

Arrival 10m

Champaign-Urbana → Chrisman, IL 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Mattoon Amtrak Station 29 mi, ~43m drive

To Champaign-Urbana 37 mi, ~56m 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

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	43m	3h 55m	3h 5m
Total cost (1 person)	$40	$121	$9
Carbon footprint	10 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂	3 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 — 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 15, 2026.

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