There are
838 mi
from Schenectady, NY to South Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 16 hours 15 mins to go from Schenectady, New York to South Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Schenectady, NY to South Elgin, IL) is 733.56 mi.
838 mi = 1,348.48 kms