Chicago Car ShippingIllinois Auto Transport Company
Completed open-carrier shipments into Chicago, IL on the routes below averaged $2,565–$2,565, depending on origin. Your exact price also reflects vehicle size, season, and pickup timing. You pay $0 today — your card is charged only once your vehicle is picked up.
Popular routes into Chicago
| Route | Miles | Open transport | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY → Chicago, IL | 840 | Live quote | 2–5 days |
| Los Angeles, CA → Chicago, IL | 2,106 | $2,565state corridor avg. | 5 days avg. |
| Houston, TX → Chicago, IL | 1,110 | Live quote | 3–6 days |
| Phoenix, AZ → Chicago, IL | 1,715 | Live quote | 4–8 days |
| Philadelphia, PA → Chicago, IL | 785 | Live quote | 2–5 days |
| San Antonio, TX → Chicago, IL | 1,240 | Live quote | 3–6 days |
| San Diego, CA → Chicago, IL | 2,106 | $2,565state corridor avg. | 5 days avg. |
| Dallas, TX → Chicago, IL | 950 | Live quote | 2–5 days |
| Jacksonville, FL → Chicago, IL | 1,020 | Live quote | 3–6 days |
| Austin, TX → Chicago, IL | 1,155 | Live quote | 3–6 days |
| Fort Worth, TX → Chicago, IL | 975 | Live quote | 2–5 days |
| San Jose, CA → Chicago, IL | 2,106 | $2,565state corridor avg. | 5 days avg. |
Published dollar amounts are averages from completed ShipCargo deliveries as of 2026-09-27. Routes without sufficient history show live quote instead of a generated placeholder.
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Pickup & delivery in Chicago
Where we pick up and deliver
Carriers work the Loop, the North Side, Naperville, Schaumburg and Oak Lawn, plus the rest of the Chicago metro, running off I-90, I-94, I-55, I-290, I-294.
Truck access on your street
Downtown and dense North Side blocks with permit parking rarely allow a full-size hauler; suburban Cook, DuPage, and Will County addresses are straightforward.
If a door attempt won't work
Carriers meet at retail lots near I-294 and the I-55 truck stops in Bolingbrook.
Why vehicles move here
Chicago volume is driven by the largest inland freight interchange in North America, which means more trucks pass through Chicago than almost any other metro.
Moving to Illinois? Register the vehicle with the Illinois Secretary of State within 30 days of moving to Illinois.
Chicago Auto Transport FAQ
How much does car shipping to Chicago cost?+
Completed open-carrier shipments into Chicago, IL on the routes shown here averaged $2,565 to $2,565. Enclosed transport adds 25%, oversized vehicles 10%, and inoperable vehicles 25%. Use the form for an exact current quote.
How long does auto transport to Chicago take?+
Regional moves into Chicago take 1–3 days, mid-range routes 4–7 days, and coast-to-coast routes 7–12 days once the vehicle is loaded.
Do you offer door-to-door service in Chicago?+
Yes. Carriers deliver to your address in Chicago whenever a full-size transport truck can legally and safely access the street; otherwise we arrange a nearby meeting point such as a large retail lot.
When am I charged for a Chicago shipment?+
$0 is due today. Your card is stored securely at booking and charged the full order total the moment your vehicle is physically picked up — no deposits, no hidden fees.
Routes we run most through Chicago
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Shipping elsewhere in the state? Illinois car shipping rates and transit times.