There are
2,003 mi
from Gardena, CA to Joliet, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Gardena, California to Joliet, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Gardena, CA to Joliet, IL) is 1,724.31 mi.
2,003 mi = 3,223.20 kms