There are
1,989 mi
from Joliet, IL to Irvine, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Joliet, Illinois to Irvine, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Joliet, IL to Irvine, CA) is 1,704.41 mi.
1,989 mi = 1.61 kms