There are
1,978 mi
from Elgin, IL to Pasadena, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to Pasadena, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Pasadena, CA) is 1,702.75 mi.
1,978 mi = 1.61 kms