Drive or Fly: North Peoria, IL to Lovington, 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 PIA–DEC. At 108 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

2h 21m

Distance

108.2 mi

Total Cost

$59

CO2

44 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$24

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 42m

10m in the air

Air Distance

86 mi

Total Cost

$123

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Peoria, IL → PIA 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 10m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

DEC → Lovington, IL 22m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $123) $123

Airports

North Peoria, IL PIA — General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Lovington, IL DEC — Decatur Airport 15 mi, ~22m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between PIA and DEC. 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

3h 4m

55m on road

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Greyhound US0145S

Door-to-Door Timeline

North Peoria, IL → Bloomington (BLL6) 52m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr (CPN6) → Lovington, IL 52m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $5) $5

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

Stations

From BLL6 — Bloomington 35 mi, ~52m drive

To CPN6 — Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr 35 mi, ~52m 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	2h 21m	2h 42m	3h 4m
Total cost (1 person)	$59	$123	$5
Carbon footprint	44 kg CO₂	22 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

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 13, 2026.

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