There are
812 mi
from Evanston, IL to Schenectady, NY
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 40 mins to go from Evanston, Illinois to Schenectady, New York.
The flight distance (direct flight from Evanston, IL to Schenectady, NY) is 702.52 mi.
812 mi = 1,306.49 kms