There are
1,953 mi
from Palmdale, CA to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Palmdale, California to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palmdale, CA to South Elgin, IL) is 1,686.72 mi.
1,953 mi = 1.61 kms