Drive or Fly: York, IL to Crystal Lake, 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 CMI–ORD. At 274 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Drive
Door to Door
6h 3m
Distance
274.1 mi
Total Cost
$96
CO2
111 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 51m
26m in the air
Air Distance
215 mi
Total Cost
$184
CO2
55 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between CMI and ORD. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 6h 3m | 4h 51m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $96 | $184 |
| Carbon footprint | 111 kg CO2 | 55 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 13, 2026.
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from York, IL to Crystal Lake, IL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.