There are
2,132 mi
from Elgin, IL to Palo Alto, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to Palo Alto, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Palo Alto, CA) is 1,814.67 mi.
2,132 mi = 3.22 kms