Drive or Fly: Waukegan, IL to Pleasant Grove, 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–MWA. At 382 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 17m
Distance
382.2 mi
Total Cost
$119
CO2
154 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
3h 54m
42m in the air
Air Distance
346 mi
Total Cost
$189
CO2
88 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between ORD and MWA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 17m | 3h 54m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $119 | $189 |
| Carbon footprint | 154 kg CO2 | 88 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 16, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via I 57, I 90; I 94, I 94; US 41
via I 57, I 55, I 294
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Waukegan, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.