There are
2,273 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Arcata, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 15 hours to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Arcata, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Arcata, CA) is 1,860.57 mi.
2,273 mi = 3.22 kms