There are
842 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Champaign, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 52 mins to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Champaign, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Champaign, IL) is 740.39 mi.
842 mi = 1,354.57 kms