There are
770 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Ridgeland, MS
That's the driving distance. It would take 14 hours 5 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Ridgeland, Mississippi.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Ridgeland, MS) is 697.76 mi.
770 mi = 1,238.69 kms