There are
1,929 mi
from Elgin, IL to South Lake Tahoe, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 9 hours to go from Elgin, Illinois to South Lake Tahoe, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elgin, IL to South Lake Tahoe, CA) is 1,670.07 mi.
1,929 mi = 1.61 kms