Drive or Fly: York, IL to Homer, 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 CMI–CMI. At 74 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 8m

Distance

74.6 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

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

4h 15m

7m in the air

Air Distance

62 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

16 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

York, IL → CMI 103m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

CMI → Homer, IL 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

York, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 69 mi, ~103m drive

Homer, IL CMI — University of Illinois Willard Airport 17 mi, ~25m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between CMI and CMI. 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

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 57m

46m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

3 kg

Route

Illini

Door-to-Door Timeline

York, IL → Mattoon Amtrak Station 67m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 46m

Arrival 10m

Champaign-Urbana → Homer, IL 24m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $9) $9

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

Stations

From Mattoon Amtrak Station 45 mi, ~67m drive

To Champaign-Urbana 16 mi, ~24m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~1/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 1 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	2h 8m	4h 15m	2h 57m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$9
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	16 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: Amtrak 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 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

74.6 mi 2h 7m

via IL 1, IL 49, US 150; IL 16; IL 133

Alternative (+12 min)

91.9 mi 2h 20m

via IL 1, US 150; IL 1, I 74

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