There are
2,057 mi
from Elk Grove, CA to Des Plaines, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Elk Grove, California to Des Plaines, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Elk Grove, CA to Des Plaines, IL) is 1,772.92 mi.
2,057 mi = 3.22 kms