There are
820 mi
from Rutherford, NJ to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 28 mins to go from Rutherford, New Jersey to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rutherford, NJ to South Elgin, IL) is 738.64 mi.
820 mi = 1,319.90 kms