Drive or Fly: Monmouth, 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 BRL–MDW. At 204 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

3h 53m

Distance

204.7 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

83 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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 9m

19m in the air

Air Distance

162 mi

Total Cost

$181

CO2

41 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Monmouth, IL → BRL 40m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 19m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MDW → Berwyn, IL 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $126) $126

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Monmouth, IL BRL — Southeast Iowa Regional Airport 27 mi, ~40m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BRL 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

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

5h 53m

4h 13m on road

Total Cost

$17

CO2

9 kg

Route

Greyhound US0155S

Door-to-Door Timeline

Monmouth, IL → Moline Center Station (Metrolink) (MOL6) 63m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 253m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $17) $17

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

Stations

From MOL6 — Moline Center Station (Metrolink) 42 mi, ~63m drive

To CHD6 — Chicago Bus Station 8 mi, ~12m 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 53m	3h 9m	5h 53m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$181	$17
Carbon footprint	83 kg CO₂	41 kg CO₂	9 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

204.7 mi 3h 53m

via IL 110, US 34; IL 110; IL 164, West Cermak Road

Alternative (+1 min)

205.1 mi 3h 54m

via I 80, I 55, IL 110

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