Drive or Fly: Kenosha, WI to Brussels, WI?

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 MKE–GRB. At 176 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 28m

Distance

176.9 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

71 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

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 42m

18m in the air

Air Distance

149 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

38 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → MKE 38m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

GRB → Brussels, WI 46m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Kenosha, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

Brussels, WI GRB — Austin Straubel International Airport 31 mi, ~46m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE and GRB. 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

4h 59m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

FlixBus 2550

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenosha, WI → Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) 38m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 200m

Arrival 10m

Green Bay Transit Center (GRB6) → Brussels, WI 36m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

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

Stations

From 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 25 mi, ~38m drive

To GRB6 — Green Bay Transit Center 24 mi, ~36m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/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	Bus
Door-to-door time	3h 28m	3h 42m	4h 59m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$126	$12
Carbon footprint	71 kg CO₂	38 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: 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.

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