There are
823 mi
from Ridgewood, NJ to Waukegan, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 29 mins to go from Ridgewood, New Jersey to Waukegan, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Ridgewood, NJ to Waukegan, IL) is 714.15 mi.
823 mi = 1,324.18 kms