There are
1,988 mi
from Lakewood, CA to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Lakewood, California to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Lakewood, CA to South Elgin, IL) is 1,710.62 mi.
1,988 mi = 1.61 kms