There are
1,981 mi
from Whittier, CA to Elgin, IL
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 10 hours to go from Whittier, California to Elgin, Illinois.
The flight distance (direct flight from Whittier, CA to Elgin, IL) is 1,702.49 mi.
1,981 mi = 1.61 kms