There are
1,022 mi
from Waukegan, IL to Thornton, CO
That's the driving distance. It would take 18 hours 9 mins to go from Waukegan, Illinois to Thornton, Colorado.
The flight distance (direct flight from Waukegan, IL to Thornton, CO) is 906.41 mi.
1,022 mi = 1.61 kms