Drive or Fly: Frankfort Square, IL to Waukegan, 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 MDW–ORD. At 74 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
1h 27m
Distance
74.4 mi
Total Cost
$51
CO2
30 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 15m
7m in the air
Air Distance
58 mi
Total Cost
$122
CO2
15 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between MDW and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 1h 27m | 3h 15m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $51 | $122 |
| Carbon footprint | 30 kg CO2 | 15 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 294, IL 43
via I 94, US 41, I 57
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Frankfort Square, IL to Waukegan, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.