There are
2,045 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Lakewood, CA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 11 hours to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Lakewood, California.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Lakewood, CA) is 1,737.44 mi.
2,045 mi = 3.22 kms