Drive or Fly: Park Forest, IL to Lockport, 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 GYY–MDW. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
41m
Distance
26.8 mi
Total Cost
$41
CO2
11 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
2h 58m
3m in the air
Air Distance
21 mi
Total Cost
$121
CO2
5 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between GYY and MDW. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 41m | 2h 58m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $41 | $121 |
| Carbon footprint | 11 kg CO2 | 5 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 18, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 80, US 30, I 355
via Sauk Trail, West Laraway Road, US 30
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Park Forest, IL to Lockport, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.