There are
1,600 mi
from Joliet, IL to Elko, NV
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 3 hours to go from Joliet, Illinois to Elko, Nevada.
The flight distance (direct flight from Joliet, IL to Elko, NV) is 1,434.16 mi.
1,600 mi = 2,575.65 kms