There are
839 mi
from Schenectady, NY to Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 12 mins to go from Schenectady, New York to Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to Elgin, IL) is 732.52 mi.
839 mi = 1,349.69 kms