There are
674 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Kearney, NE
That's the driving distance. It would take 12 hours 18 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Kearney, Nebraska.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Kearney, NE) is 592 mi.
674 mi = 1,084.02 kms