There are
2,040 mi
from Bakersfield, CA to Rantoul, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Bakersfield, California to Rantoul, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Bakersfield, CA to Rantoul, IL) is 1,709.12 mi.
2,040 mi = 3.22 kms