There are
1,001 mi
from Thornton, CO to Lake Zurich, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 17 hours 41 mins to go from Thornton, Colorado to Lake Zurich, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Thornton, CO to Lake Zurich, IL) is 892.75 mi.
1,001 mi = 1.61 kms