Drive or Fly: Evanston, IL to Chicago Lawn, 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 19 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
40m
Distance
19.8 mi
Total Cost
$39
CO2
8 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 30m
2m in the air
Air Distance
18 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 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 | 40m | 2h 30m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $39 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 8 kg CO2 | 5 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 North Ashland Avenue, South Western Avenue
via North Pulaski Road, North Western Avenue
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Evanston, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.