Drive or Fly: Greenwood, IN to Union City, IN?

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 IND–DAY. At 107 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 22m

Distance

107.4 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

43 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 24m

10m in the air

Air Distance

80 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

20 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, IN → IND 18m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DAY → Union City, IN 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

Greenwood, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

Union City, IN DAY — James M. Cox Dayton International Airport 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and DAY. 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 15m

1h 16m on rail

Total Cost

$11

CO2

3 kg

Route

Cardinal

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, IN → Indianapolis 16m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 76m

Arrival 10m

Connersville Amtrak → Union City, IN 63m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From Indianapolis 11 mi, ~16m drive

To Connersville Amtrak 42 mi, ~63m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/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 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 44m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

$11

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0421

Door-to-Door Timeline

Greenwood, IN → Indianapolis Bus Station (IND6) 16m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Dayton Trotwood Bus Station (DAY6) → Union City, IN 58m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $11) $11

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

Stations

From IND6 — Indianapolis Bus Station 11 mi, ~16m drive

To DAY6 — Dayton Trotwood Bus Station 39 mi, ~58m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~21/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

− 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	2h 22m	3h 24m	3h 15m	3h 44m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$11	$11
Carbon footprint	43 kg CO₂	20 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	6 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 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

107.4 mi 2h 21m

via I 70, US 27, SR 227

Alternative (+3 min)

108 mi 2h 25m

via I 69, SR 28, I 69; I 465

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Greenwood, IN to Union City, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.