There are
996 mi
from Gainesville, FL to Calumet City, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 57 mins to go from Gainesville, Florida to Calumet City, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gainesville, FL to Calumet City, IL) is 876.32 mi.
996 mi = 1,603.13 kms