Drive or Fly: North Chicago, IL to Volo, 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 ORD–ORD. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
31m
Distance
18.8 mi
Total Cost
$39
CO2
8 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 19m
2m in the air
Air Distance
17 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
4 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORD and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 31m | 3h 19m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $39 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 8 kg CO2 | 4 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 IL 137, Peterson Road
via IL 120
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from North Chicago, IL to Volo, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.