There are
1,650 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Elko, NV
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Elko, Nevada.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Elko, NV) is 1,439.90 mi.
1,650 mi = 1.61 kms