There are
659 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Emporia, KS
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 9 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Emporia, Kansas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Emporia, KS) is 516.71 mi.
659 mi = 1,059.94 kms