Drive or Fly: Long Creek, IL to Berwyn, IL?

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 DEC–MDW. At 180 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 35m

Distance

180.3 mi

Total Cost

$75

CO2

73 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$40

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

2h 38m

18m in the air

Air Distance

151 mi

Total Cost

$126

CO2

39 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Long Creek, IL → DEC 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 18m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDW → Berwyn, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Airports

Long Creek, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 2 mi, ~10m drive

Berwyn, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DEC and MDW. 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 4m

2h 30m on road

Total Cost

$14

CO2

7 kg

Route

FlixBus 2510

Door-to-Door Timeline

Long Creek, IL → Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr (CPN6) 57m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 150m

Arrival 10m

Chicago Bus Station (CHD6) → Berwyn, IL 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $14) $14

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

Stations

From CPN6 — Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 38 mi, ~57m drive

To CHD6 — Chicago Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− 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 35m	2h 38m	4h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$75	$126	$14
Carbon footprint	73 kg CO₂	39 kg CO₂	7 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 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

180.3 mi 3h 34m

via I 57, I 72, IL 50

Alternative (+4 min)

181.2 mi 3h 39m

via US 51, US 51 Business, US 36

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Long Creek, IL to Berwyn, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.