There are
1,004 mi
from Waco, TX to Downers Grove, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 38 mins to go from Waco, Texas to Downers Grove, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waco, TX to Downers Grove, IL) is 869.90 mi.
1,004 mi = 1.61 kms