There are
823 mi
from Waukegan, IL to South Plainfield, NJ
That's the driving distance. It would take 15 hours 35 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to South Plainfield, New Jersey.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to South Plainfield, NJ) is 705.51 mi.
823 mi = 1,324.15 kms