Drive or Fly: Long Creek, IL to Des Plaines, 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 DEC–ORD. At 199 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
3h 53m
Distance
199.2 mi
Total Cost
$79
CO2
80 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 39m
19m in the air
Air Distance
162 mi
Total Cost
$126
CO2
41 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between DEC and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 3h 53m | 2h 39m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $79 | $126 |
| Carbon footprint | 80 kg CO2 | 41 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 I 57, I 72, I 294
via US 51, US 51 Business, I 294
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Long Creek, IL to Des Plaines, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.