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Car shipping companies in Chicago, IL

14 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in Chicago, IL, and 251 more serve Illinois from other locations. 13 of 14 offer enclosed transport. Together they have been in business for 10 years on average and run 25 trucks in total.

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Based here
14
Also serve IL
251
Avg. years in business
10
Offer enclosed
93%
Trucks in fleets
25

14 companies based in Chicago, IL

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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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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Compare Chicago, IL car shipping companies

Carrier hauls your car on its own trucks Broker arranges a carrier for you

Company Type Own trucks In business since Enclosed USDOT
Carriers with their own trucks 3 They pick up and drive your car themselves.
Extra Mile Transport Carrier 20 trucks 2016 10 yrs Yes 2841191 ↗
Eagle Auto Transport Carrier 3 trucks 2008 18 yrs Yes 1810927 ↗
Ampm Car Transport Inc Carrier 2 trucks 1993 33 yrs Not reported 544212 ↗
Brokers 11 They book your car with a partner carrier. Ask which carrier will actually haul it.
BKK TRANSPORT Broker None — uses partners 2011 15 yrs Yes 2248306 ↗
Van 3 Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2014 12 yrs Yes 2511788 ↗
Nexus Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2015 11 yrs Yes 2801954 ↗
Karma Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2016 10 yrs Yes 2882553 ↗
Road Commander Auto Transportation Broker None — uses partners 2019 7 yrs Yes 3273042 ↗
Unlimited Auto Trans LLC Broker None — uses partners 2019 7 yrs Yes 3250475 ↗
Lightning Car Transport Broker None — uses partners 2022 4 yrs Yes 3971091 ↗
Ship Guy Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2022 4 yrs Yes 3932149 ↗
AllState CarShip Broker None — uses partners 2024 2 yrs Yes 4333281 ↗
Top Tier Auto Transport Broker None — uses partners 2025 1 yr Yes 4508426 ↗
Bkktransport Broker None — uses partners Not reported Yes 2248306 ↗

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What's on offer

Services from Chicago, IL companies

Share of the 14 companies based here that offer each service.

  • Open car transport 93%
  • Enclosed car transport 93%
  • Door-to-door delivery 64%
  • Classic car transport 64%
  • Cross-country shipping 64%
  • Luxury car transport 57%
  • State-to-state shipping 43%
  • Motorcycle transport 36%

Estimated prices

How much does it cost to ship a car from Chicago, IL?

Typical price ranges from Chicago to popular destinations, for a standard sedan. Use them to sanity-check the quotes you get — then ask the companies above for an exact price.

Route Distance Open carrier Enclosed trailer Transit time
Chicago to Atlanta, GA ~690 mi $725–$1,125 $1,075–$1,675 2–4 days
Chicago to New York, NY ~850 mi $800–$1,200 $1,175–$1,775 2–4 days
Chicago to Dallas, TX ~940 mi $825–$1,225 $1,250–$1,850 2–4 days
Chicago to Denver, CO ~1,070 mi $875–$1,275 $1,325–$1,925 3–5 days
Chicago to Houston, TX ~1,110 mi $900–$1,300 $1,350–$1,950 3–5 days
Chicago to Miami, FL ~1,400 mi $1,000–$1,400 $1,475–$2,125 3–6 days
Chicago to Seattle, WA ~2,040 mi $1,175–$1,675 $1,750–$2,500 5–8 days
Chicago to Los Angeles, CA ~2,060 mi $1,175–$1,675 $1,750–$2,525 5–8 days
Estimate, not a quote

Based on typical 2026 rates for a running sedan with a flexible pickup date. Road distance is approximate. Adjust for your car: SUV +15%, pickup or van +35%, doesn't run +$150–$300, peak season +10% (summer and snowbird months). Calculate your exact car and route →

Route guides

Popular car shipping routes from Illinois

The busiest interstate moves involving Illinois, from Census moving data — each with city-to-city prices, the best months to ship and companies at both ends.

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FAQ

Car shipping in Chicago, IL: questions

Answers built from the companies listed on this page.

How many car shipping companies are based in Chicago, IL?

14 verified companies are headquartered in Chicago, IL: Eagle Auto Transport, BKK TRANSPORT, Karma Auto Transport, Lightning Car Transport, Nexus Auto Transport, Ship Guy Auto Transport, Unlimited Auto Trans LLC, Van 3 Auto Transport and 6 more. Another 251 companies from other locations also serve Illinois.

Which companies offer enclosed car transport in Chicago, IL?

Eagle Auto Transport, BKK TRANSPORT, Karma Auto Transport, Lightning Car Transport, Nexus Auto Transport and 8 more offer enclosed trailers for classic, luxury and high-value vehicles.

What is the most established auto transport company in Chicago, IL?

Ampm Car Transport Inc has operated since 1993 (33 years), the longest of the companies listed for Chicago, IL.

Are car shipping companies in Chicago, IL carriers or brokers?

Of the 14 companies based in Chicago, IL, 3 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 11 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 25 trucks in total.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Chicago, IL?

Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: Chicago → Atlanta, GA $725–$1,125; Chicago → New York, NY $800–$1,200; Chicago → Dallas, TX $825–$1,225. Longer trips such as Chicago → Los Angeles, CA (about 2,060 miles) run $1,175–$1,675 on an open carrier or $1,750–$2,525 enclosed. SUVs, pickups, non-running cars and peak season cost more — ask the companies listed here for an exact quote.

When is the cheapest time to ship a car from Chicago, IL?

Usually February and September. Prices on Illinois's busiest lanes peak in December, when they run about 11% higher. A flexible pickup window of a week or two saves a little more in any month.

How do I check if a car shipping company in Chicago, IL is legitimate?

Look the company up by its USDOT or MC number in the FMCSA SAFER database, confirm the operating status is active, and check cargo insurance. Every company in this directory lists its USDOT and MC numbers, and we verify them before approval.

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