Drive or Fly: East Hazel Crest, IL to Rockford, 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 GYY–RFD. At 107 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
2h 12m
Distance
107.7 mi
Total Cost
$59
CO2
44 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 40m
11m in the air
Air Distance
89 mi
Total Cost
$124
CO2
23 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between GYY and RFD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 2h 12m | 2h 40m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $59 | $124 |
| Carbon footprint | 44 kg CO2 | 23 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 90, I 294, US 20 Business
via I 90, I 94, I 57
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from East Hazel Crest, IL to Rockford, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.