There are
2,137 mi
from Elgin, IL to Los Altos, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to Los Altos, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Los Altos, CA) is 1,814.57 mi.
2,137 mi = 3.22 kms