There are
1,957 mi
from Elgin, IL to Claremont, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to Claremont, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Claremont, CA) is 1,682.85 mi.
1,957 mi = 1.61 kms