Route guide · IL → GA
Shipping a car from Illinois to Georgia
Shipping a running sedan from Chicago to Atlanta costs about $725–$1,125 on an open carrier and $1,075–$1,675 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #198 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.
- Open carrier, sedan
- $925
- Road miles
- 690
- Days in transit
- 2–4
- People moving a year
- 7.8K
- Companies at both ends
- 150
City to city
What it costs between Illinois and Georgia cities
Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Chicago, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria and Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta-Richmond County and Macon-Bibb County — 600 to 850 road miles apart.
| From | Atlanta | Columbus | Augusta-Richmond County | Macon-Bibb County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days |
| Rockford | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days | $800–$1,200850 mi · 2–4 days | $775–$1,175840 mi · 2–4 days |
| Springfield | $675–$1,050600 mi · 2–3 days | $700–$1,100670 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125720 mi · 2–4 days | $725–$1,125690 mi · 2–4 days |
| Peoria | $700–$1,100660 mi · 2–3 days | $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150780 mi · 2–4 days | $750–$1,150750 mi · 2–4 days |
A pickup or delivery far from these metros usually adds $75–$150. Quotes move with fuel prices and truck space, so treat these as a yardstick. Price your own addresses →
By vehicle
Price by vehicle type
Chicago to Atlanta, 690 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.
| Vehicle | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or small car | $725–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,675 |
| Midsize SUV or crossover | $800–$1,250 | $1,200–$1,875 |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition) | $900–$1,400 | $1,350–$2,100 |
| Pickup truck | $925–$1,450 | $1,400–$2,175 |
| Motorcycle | $425–$675 | $650–$1,000 |
By month
Best time to ship
Prices on this lane peak in June–August (the summer moving peak), running about 8% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Illinois to Georgia is January–May and September–November.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Cheapest: about $925 Peak: about $1,000
About this route
Why so many cars go from Illinois to Georgia
About 7,763 people moved from Illinois to Georgia in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (9,133 in 2023, 6,392 in 2024). That is 2.7% of everyone who left Illinois for another state.
Traffic is lopsided: only about 5,068 people a year go the other way, Georgia to Illinois. Trucks heading into Georgia fill up quickly, so pickups are usually fast — but carriers have less reason to discount in peak months.
How the price compares
At a typical $925, shipping from Illinois to Georgia costs more than sending a car to Wisconsin ($525) but less than to Virginia ($975) and New York ($1,000). That works out to about $1.34 a mile — short runs cost more per mile because the fixed cost of loading and unloading weighs more.
Distance and transit time
Chicago to Atlanta is about 690 road miles — 2–4 days on the truck. On a run this short, many people weigh shipping against driving it themselves. The car heads south-southeast and crosses one time zone — from Central to Eastern time — so confirm whether the delivery window you are given is in local time.
On the road
- Winter storms in Illinois can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.
Companies
Car carriers at both ends of the route
The largest carriers headquartered in Illinois and Georgia, by trucks on file with the FMCSA. A company based at either end usually runs this lane often.
Pickup end Illinois
106 companies based in Illinois: 90 carriers, 14 brokers, 1,639 trucks in total, 8 years in business on average.
- Cassens Transport Company Edwardsville · 911 trucks · since 1974 · USDOT 124358
- Orgil Auto Transport Rosemont · 75 trucks · since 2010 · USDOT 2005112
- Americars Transportation Inc Aurora · 65 trucks · since 2016 · USDOT 2913704
- Windy City Auto Transportation LLC Hazel Crest · 61 trucks · since 2025 · USDOT 4367050
- American Auto Transport Inc Lombard · 57 trucks · since 2004 · USDOT 1291429
Delivery end Georgia
44 companies based in Georgia: 40 carriers, 4 brokers, 394 trucks in total, 10 years in business on average.
- Extreme Auto Transport Duluth · 246 trucks · since 2005 · USDOT 1415704
- Premier Vehicle Transport Inc Augusta · 21 trucks · since 1999 · USDOT 846362
- US Auto Transport Inc Cumming · 20 trucks · since 2012 · USDOT 2329190
- Driven Logistics Ringgold · 9 trucks · since 2020 · USDOT 3539872
- Snap Auto Duluth · 7 trucks · since 2017 · USDOT 2989796
96 more companies in our directory ship to all 48 contiguous states. Browse all companies →
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FAQ
Illinois to Georgia car shipping: questions
Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Georgia's DMV.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Illinois to Georgia?
For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $725–$1,125 from Chicago to Atlanta (690 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $675–$1,200. An SUV costs about $800–$1,250, a pickup $925–$1,450, and an enclosed trailer $1,075–$1,675 for a sedan.
How long does it take to ship a car from Illinois to Georgia?
Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 690-mile trip from Chicago to Atlanta. Getting the car picked up takes another 1–5 days on a standard booking; expedited pickup within 1–2 days costs about 30% more.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Illinois to Georgia?
January–May and September–November is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in June–August, up to about 8% more. Whatever the month, a flexible pickup date booked 2–3 weeks out gets the best price.
How soon do I have to register my car in Georgia after moving?
Georgia requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get your Georgia driver's license first. Cars in 13 metro Atlanta counties need an emissions inspection before registration.
Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Illinois to Georgia?
Driving 690 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $90 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $725–$1,125. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.
Which car shipping companies go from Illinois to Georgia?
Our directory lists 106 companies based in Illinois and 44 based in Georgia, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 96 that ship nationwide.