There are
2,057 mi
from Bakersfield, CA to Waukegan, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 12 hours to go from Bakersfield, California to Waukegan, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Bakersfield, CA to Waukegan, IL) is 1,734.26 mi.
2,057 mi = 3.22 kms