There are
714 mi
from Elgin, IL to North Platte, NE
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 56 mins to go from Elgin, Illinois to North Platte, Nebraska.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to North Platte, NE) is 647.70 mi.
714 mi = 1,148.52 kms