There are
2,252 mi
from Skokie, IL to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 15 hours to go from Skokie, Illinois to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Skokie, IL to Arcata, CA) is 1,869.98 mi.
2,252 mi = 3,623.65 kms