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Drive or Fly: Steeleville, IL to Evanston, 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 BLV–ORD. At 343 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 51m

Distance

343.3 mi

Total Cost

$111

CO2

139 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$76
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 52m

36m in the air

Air Distance

298 mi

Total Cost

$187

CO2

76 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Steeleville, IL → BLV 58m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 36m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
ORD → Evanston, IL 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $132) $132
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Steeleville, IL BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 38 mi, ~58m drive
Evanston, IL ORD — Chicago O'Hare International Airport 12 mi, ~18m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BLV and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 59m compared to driving
+ 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

At a Glance

Drive Fly
Door-to-door time 6h 51m 3h 52m
Total cost (1 person) $111 $187
Carbon footprint 139 kg CO2 76 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 14, 2026.

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