There are
1,885 mi
from Elgin, IL to Reno, NV
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 8 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to Reno, Nevada.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to Reno, NV) is 1,649.35 mi.
1,885 mi = 3,033.86 kms