There are
1,988 mi
from Irvine, CA to Joliet, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Irvine, California to Joliet, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Irvine, CA to Joliet, IL) is 1,704.41 mi.
1,988 mi = 1.61 kms