There are
819 mi
from Elgin, IL to Kearny, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 26 mins to go from Elgin, Illinois to Kearny, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Kearny, NJ) is 736.96 mi.
819 mi = 1,317.28 kms