There are
1,287 mi
from Elgin, IL to Evanston, WY
That's the driving distance. It would take 22 hours 21 mins to go from Elgin, Illinois to Evanston, Wyoming.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Evanston, WY) is 1,168.74 mi.
1,287 mi = 1.61 kms