There are
1,054 mi
from Amarillo, TX to Des Plaines, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 53 mins to go from Amarillo, Texas to Des Plaines, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Amarillo, TX to Des Plaines, IL) is 886.13 mi.
1,054 mi = 1.61 kms