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Shipping a car from Illinois to Texas

Shipping a running sedan from Chicago to Dallas costs about $825–$1,225 on an open carrier and $1,250–$1,850 in an enclosed trailer, with 2–4 days in transit. It ranks #21 among the 250 busiest car-shipping lanes, based on Census moving data.

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Open carrier, sedan
$1,025
Road miles
940
Days in transit
2–4
People moving a year
23.8K
Companies at both ends
204

City to city

What it costs between Illinois and Texas cities

Open-carrier prices for a running sedan between Chicago, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria and Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and Austin — 740 to 1,240 road miles apart.

From Dallas Houston San Antonio Austin
Chicago $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days $900–$1,3001,110 mi · 3–5 days $950–$1,3501,240 mi · 3–5 days $900–$1,3001,150 mi · 3–5 days
Rockford $825–$1,225920 mi · 2–4 days $900–$1,3001,100 mi · 3–5 days $925–$1,3251,210 mi · 3–5 days $900–$1,3001,130 mi · 3–5 days
Springfield $750–$1,150740 mi · 2–4 days $800–$1,200900 mi · 2–4 days $850–$1,2501,030 mi · 3–5 days $825–$1,225940 mi · 2–4 days
Peoria $775–$1,175800 mi · 2–4 days $850–$1,250970 mi · 2–4 days $875–$1,2751,090 mi · 3–5 days $850–$1,2501,010 mi · 3–5 days
Estimate, not a quote

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 Dallas, 940 miles. Bigger and heavier vehicles take more room and weight on the trailer, so they cost more.

VehicleOpen carrierEnclosed
Sedan or small car$825–$1,225$1,250–$1,850
Midsize SUV or crossover$925–$1,375$1,400–$2,050
Large SUV (Tahoe, Expedition)$1,025–$1,525$1,550–$2,300
Pickup truck$1,075–$1,600$1,600–$2,400
Motorcycle$500–$725$750–$1,100

By month

Best time to ship

Prices on this lane peak in December (snowbird season, when retirees ship cars south for the winter and the holidays), running about 20% above the quietest months. The cheapest time to ship from Illinois to Texas is February–May and September.

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
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  8. Aug
  9. Sep
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  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Cheapest: about $1,025 Peak: about $1,225

About this route

Why so many cars go from Illinois to Texas

About 23,845 people moved from Illinois to Texas in each of the last two years, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (24,181 in 2023, 23,509 in 2024). That is 8.2% of everyone who left Illinois for another state, making Texas its #4 destination.

Traffic is lopsided: only about 16,708 people a year go the other way, Texas to Illinois. Trucks heading into Texas 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 $1,025, shipping from Illinois to Texas costs more than sending a car to New York ($1,000) and South Carolina ($1,000) but less than to Colorado ($1,075) and Florida ($1,200). That works out to about $1.09 a mile.

Distance and transit time

Expect about 940 road miles from Chicago to Dallas — 2–4 days on the truck after pickup. Carriers usually load several cars before heading out, so the pickup window matters as much as transit time. The car heads southwest and stays on Central time the whole way.

On the road

  • Winter storms in Illinois can slow pickups and deliveries in December through February — leave slack in your schedule.

Companies

Car shipping companies for Illinois to Texas

Companies headquartered at either end of the route usually run this lane often. Filter by services, company type and safety record — every listing is matched to its FMCSA record.

  • Pickup end Illinois 84 companies · 67 carriers · 17 brokers · 1,461 trucks · 9 yrs avg.
  • Delivery end Texas 120 companies · 91 carriers · 33 brokers · 1,141 trucks · 10 yrs avg.

204 companies for this route

Orgil Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Rosemont, IL · Carrier · 75 trucks · 16 yrs in business · USDOT 2005112

Family-owned Chicago-area car carrier serving OEMs, dealers, auctions and rental fleets across the U.S.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Extra Mile Transport

FMCSA verified

Chicago, IL · Carrier · 20 trucks · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2841191

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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Auto Fury

FMCSA verified

Addison, IL · Carrier · 8 trucks · 5 yrs in business · USDOT 3587879

Chicago-area carrier shipping exotic, classic and everyday cars nationwide, insured up to $3.75 million.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +3 more
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M&N Auto Logistics LLC

FMCSA verified

Wonder Lake, IL · Carrier · 2 trucks · USDOT 4517500

Illinois nationwide auto transport with online quotes, booking and shipment tracking; open and enclosed options.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +3 more
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Barnes Auto Transportation

FMCSA verified

Decatur, IL · Carrier · 1 truck · 27 yrs in business · USDOT 813878

Licensed carrier shipping imports, classics, exotics, antiques and machinery coast to coast at reasonable rates.

  • Open car transport
  • Classic car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • +2 more
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R&R Auto Haul

FMCSA verified

Palos Hills, IL · Carrier · 1 truck · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4408691

Chicago-area car hauler with 24/7 dispatch and regular runs from Chicago to Florida, Texas and New Jersey.

  • Open car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
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AllState CarShip

FMCSA verified

Chicago, IL · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4333281

Chicago auto transport broker offering door-to-door shipping for cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs and ATVs.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +3 more
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Bkktransport

FMCSA verified

Chicago, IL · Broker · USDOT 2248306

Auto Transporting Company | BKK Transport

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +6 more
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Top Tier Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Chicago, IL · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4508426

Chicago auto transport broker with instant online pricing and open, expedited and enclosed shipping packages.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Expedited shipping
  • +2 more
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Ace

FMCSA verified

Manhattan, IL · Carrier · 2 trucks · 20 yrs in business · USDOT 1491329

  • Satisfactory safety rating
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Usal

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Carrier & broker · 382 trucks · 37 yrs in business · USDOT 357779

Houston-based auto transport group: a national brokerage (USAL Solutions) and a regional interstate carrier (US AutoLogistics).

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Car Transport Inc

FMCSA verified

Burleson, TX · Carrier & broker · 309 trucks · 42 yrs in business · USDOT 248283

Commercial auto hauler from Burleson, Texas with locations across the U.S., in business since 1983.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Jack Key Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Dallas, TX · Carrier · 15 trucks · 40 yrs in business · USDOT 275346

Dallas interstate car carrier serving manufacturers, dealers, lease operations, auctions, rental companies and individuals.

  • Satisfactory safety rating
  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
  • +1 more
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Tom’s Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Dallas, TX · Carrier · 10 trucks · 22 yrs in business · USDOT 1230303

Dallas car carrier moving used vehicles across the U.S., including IAA and Copart auction transport.

  • Open car transport
  • Auction transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Elite Auto Logistics Inc

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Carrier · 5 trucks · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2396598

Family-run Houston car carrier incorporated in 2013, shipping vehicles state to state and cross-country.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
  • State-to-state shipping
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Showtime Trucking LLC

FMCSA verified

Irving, TX · Carrier · 2 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1927548

Family-owned Dallas–Fort Worth auto transport company moving vehicles for individuals, dealers and manufacturers.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Auto Shippers USA

FMCSA verified

Garland, TX · Carrier & broker · 1 truck · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2372781

Garland, Texas auto transport company shipping vehicles nationwide for individuals, dealers and government personnel.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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LK Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Cypress, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · USDOT 4528474

Houston-area carrier running a 7-car open hauler for dealers, auctions and private parties between Texas and Illinois.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Auction transport
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Motorcar Carriers

FMCSA verified

San Antonio, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 9 yrs in business · USDOT 2974842

San Antonio enclosed-only carrier for luxury, exotic, classic and collector cars, with white-glove service.

  • Enclosed car transport
  • Luxury car transport
  • Classic car transport
  • +2 more
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Solomon Auto Motion

FMCSA verified

Fort Worth, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4469060

Fort Worth vehicle transport carrier serving individuals, dealerships and businesses across the United States.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Texas Autohaul

FMCSA verified

Converse, TX · Carrier · 1 truck · 6 yrs in business · USDOT 3405139

San Antonio-area car hauler running dedicated and contract routes for manufacturers and brokers in all 48 states.

  • Open car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Axis Auto Logistics LLC

FMCSA verified

Riesel, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4429228

Central Texas vehicle broker matching shipments with a network of 200+ vetted, insured carriers.

  • Open car transport
  • Cross-country shipping
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Bigfella Auto Express

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 3 yrs in business · USDOT 4133743

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +5 more
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Fast Track Auto Shipping

FMCSA verified

Dalhart, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4433181

Texas auto transport broker shipping cars across state lines for individuals, dealers and snowbirds, no deposit.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Dealer transport
  • +2 more
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Online Auto Shipper

FMCSA verified

Denton, TX · Broker · 1 yrs in business · USDOT 4443362

Denton, Texas auto transport broker with vetted carriers, live tracking on most shipments and no deposits.

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Inoperable vehicle transport
  • +2 more
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Top Auto Logistics

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 10 yrs in business · USDOT 2889554

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +12 more
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TRANSPORT PREMIER SERVICES LLC

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 13 yrs in business · USDOT 2381463

Veteran Owned/Dependable Transport Services Across America

  • International car shipping
  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • +15 more
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Xpromo Auto Transport

FMCSA verified

Houston, TX · Broker · 2 yrs in business · USDOT 4181834

  • Open car transport
  • Enclosed car transport
  • Door-to-door delivery
  • +8 more
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Jamm Carriers

FMCSA verified

Brownsville, TX · Carrier · 2 trucks · 17 yrs in business · USDOT 1927455

  • Satisfactory safety rating
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Pickup end All car shipping companies in Illinois 84 companies · with cities and a comparison table Delivery end All car shipping companies in Texas 120 companies · with cities and a comparison table

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The other way Texas to Illinois 940 mi · 2–4 days · prices, timing and companies for the return trip $825–$1,225

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FAQ

Illinois to Texas car shipping: questions

Numbers on this page come from our price model, Census moving data and Texas's DMV.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Illinois to Texas?

For a running sedan on an open carrier, expect about $825–$1,225 from Chicago to Dallas (940 road miles). Between other big cities in the two states prices range from $750–$1,350. An SUV costs about $925–$1,375, a pickup $1,075–$1,600, and an enclosed trailer $1,250–$1,850 for a sedan.

How long does it take to ship a car from Illinois to Texas?

Transit is usually 2–4 days after pickup for the 940-mile trip from Chicago to Dallas. 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 Texas?

February–May and September is the cheapest window on this lane. Prices are highest in December, up to about 20% 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 Texas after moving?

Texas requires new residents to register within 30 days of becoming a resident. Get Texas insurance first. Cars in 17 emissions counties — including Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth) and Travis (Austin) — need an emissions test; then register at the county tax assessor-collector.

Is it cheaper to drive or ship my car from Illinois to Texas?

Driving 940 miles takes about 2 days: roughly $120 in gas and 1 night of hotels and meals (about $140). Shipping a sedan costs about $825–$1,225. Over this distance driving usually costs less, if you can spare the day.

Which car shipping companies go from Illinois to Texas?

Our directory lists 84 companies based in Illinois and 120 based in Texas, each checked against FMCSA records, plus 197 that ship nationwide.

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