There are
1,977 mi
from Upland, CA to Des Plaines, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Upland, California to Des Plaines, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Upland, CA to Des Plaines, IL) is 1,699.29 mi.
1,977 mi = 1.61 kms