There are
979 mi
from Abilene, TX to Rantoul, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 38 mins to go from Abilene, Texas to Rantoul, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Abilene, TX to Rantoul, IL) is 841.10 mi.
979 mi = 1,575.04 kms