Popular Car Shipping Routes from Chicago
The most requested car shipping routes to and from Chicago, with estimated prices, distances and transit times.
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Chicago at a glance
- Typical price
- $390 – $2,135
- Open transport
- $0.37–$1.89 per mile
- Transit time
- 1–4 days
- Trips within Illinois
- $240 – $660
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1–4 days
Typical transit
2,090 mi
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To Los Angeles, CA
Most popular routes from Chicago
The most requested destinations, estimated from published industry figures for a standard car.
| Destination | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,090 mi | $775 – $3,950 | $1,005 – $6,320 | 5–9 days | Illinois to California |
| Indianapolis, IN | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Indiana |
| Houston, TX | 1,130 mi | $790 – $2,135 | $1,030 – $3,415 | 3–5 days | Illinois to Texas |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,040 mi | $730 – $1,965 | $945 – $3,145 | 3–5 days | Illinois to Florida |
| Kansas City, MO | 490 mi | $390 – $1,080 | $475 – $1,725 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Missouri |
| New York City, NY | 850 mi | $620 – $1,605 | $795 – $2,570 | 2–4 days | Illinois to New York |
| Atlanta, GA | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Illinois to Georgia |
| Des Moines, IA | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Illinois to Iowa |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1,740 mi | $695 – $3,290 | $905 – $5,260 | 4–7 days | Illinois to Arizona |
| Charlotte, NC | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Illinois to North Carolina |
Popular routes to Chicago
Where cars most often come from. Real quotes often differ by direction.
| Origin | Distance | Open transport | Enclosed transport | Transit time | Route page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,090 mi | $775 – $3,950 | $1,005 – $6,320 | 5–9 days | California to Illinois |
| Indianapolis, IN | 200 mi | $240 – $660 | $290 – $1,055 | 1–2 days | Indiana to Illinois |
| Houston, TX | 1,130 mi | $790 – $2,135 | $1,030 – $3,415 | 3–5 days | Texas to Illinois |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,040 mi | $730 – $1,965 | $945 – $3,145 | 3–5 days | Florida to Illinois |
| Kansas City, MO | 490 mi | $390 – $1,080 | $475 – $1,725 | 1–2 days | Missouri to Illinois |
| New York City, NY | 850 mi | $620 – $1,605 | $795 – $2,570 | 2–4 days | New York to Illinois |
| Atlanta, GA | 710 mi | $520 – $1,340 | $665 – $2,145 | 2–3 days | Georgia to Illinois |
| Des Moines, IA | 370 mi | $295 – $815 | $360 – $1,300 | 1–2 days | Iowa to Illinois |
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Route insights
Ways to get a better price on any route.
- Book earlyPrices are easier to lock in when you book one to three weeks ahead.
- Try nearby citiesCompare pickup or delivery in a nearby metro area for a better price.
- Be flexibleMid-week pickup windows are often easier to fill than weekends.
- Watch the seasonSummer moves and fall snowbird traffic raise prices on routes east.
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