There are
1,172 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Galveston, TX
That's the driving distance. It would take 21 hours 23 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Galveston, Texas.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Galveston, TX) is 982.08 mi.
1,172 mi = 1.61 kms