There are
2,160 mi
from Palo Alto, CA to Chicago Ridge, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 13 hours to go from Palo Alto, California to Chicago Ridge, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Palo Alto, CA to Chicago Ridge, IL) is 1,841.21 mi.
2,160 mi = 3,475.77 kms