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Drive or Fly: Markham, IL to Chicago Lawn, 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 MDW–MDW. At 13 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

26m

Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$38

CO2

5 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$3
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 32m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Markham, IL → MDW 20m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 2m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MDW → Chicago Lawn, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Markham, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 14 mi, ~20m drive
Chicago Lawn, IL MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MDW 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 26m 2h 32m
Total cost (1 person) $38 $121
Carbon footprint 5 kg CO2 3 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
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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest
13 mi 25m

via Kedzie Avenue

Alternative (+4 min)
17.4 mi 30m

via I 57, South Halsted Street

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Markham, IL to Chicago Lawn, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.