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Car shipping companies in Plainfield, IL
4 verified auto transport companies are headquartered in Plainfield, IL, and 255 more serve Illinois from other locations. Together they have been in business for 8 years on average and run 53 trucks in total.
- Based here
- 4
- Also serve IL
- 255
- Avg. years in business
- 8
- Offer enclosed
- 0%
- Trucks in fleets
- 53
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Niva Auto Transport LLC
FMCSA verifiedVA
VD Auto Transport Inc
FMCSA verifiedLL
Luxury Line Transport Inc
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Carrier hauls your car on its own trucks Broker arranges a carrier for you
| Company | Type | Own trucks | In business since | Enclosed | USDOT |
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Carriers with their own trucks
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| Express Transportation | Carrier | 28 trucks | 2018 8 yrs | Not reported | 3082064 ↗ |
| Niva Auto Transport LLC | Carrier | 15 trucks | 2019 7 yrs | Not reported | 3346350 ↗ |
| VD Auto Transport Inc | Carrier | 8 trucks | 2017 9 yrs | Not reported | 3065105 ↗ |
| Luxury Line Transport Inc | Carrier | 2 trucks | 2018 8 yrs | Not reported | 3202841 ↗ |
Estimated prices
How much does it cost to ship a car from Plainfield, IL?
Typical price ranges from Plainfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield to Atlanta, GA | ~690 mi | $725–$1,125 | $1,075–$1,675 | 2–4 days |
| Plainfield to New York, NY | ~880 mi | $800–$1,200 | $1,200–$1,800 | 2–4 days |
| Plainfield to Dallas, TX | ~910 mi | $825–$1,225 | $1,225–$1,825 | 2–4 days |
| Plainfield to Denver, CO | ~1,040 mi | $875–$1,275 | $1,300–$1,900 | 3–5 days |
| Plainfield to Houston, TX | ~1,070 mi | $875–$1,275 | $1,325–$1,925 | 3–5 days |
| Plainfield to Miami, FL | ~1,400 mi | $1,000–$1,400 | $1,475–$2,125 | 3–6 days |
| Plainfield to Seattle, WA | ~2,020 mi | $1,150–$1,650 | $1,725–$2,500 | 5–8 days |
| Plainfield to Los Angeles, CA | ~2,030 mi | $1,150–$1,675 | $1,750–$2,500 | 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 →
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FAQ
Car shipping in Plainfield, IL: questions
Answers built from the companies listed on this page.
How many car shipping companies are based in Plainfield, IL?
4 verified companies are headquartered in Plainfield, IL: Express Transportation, Niva Auto Transport LLC, VD Auto Transport Inc and Luxury Line Transport Inc. Another 255 companies from other locations also serve Illinois.
Which companies offer enclosed car transport in Plainfield, IL?
None of the companies headquartered in Plainfield, IL list enclosed transport. Check the companies that serve Illinois from other locations.
What is the most established auto transport company in Plainfield, IL?
VD Auto Transport Inc has operated since 2017 (9 years), the longest of the companies listed for Plainfield, IL.
Are car shipping companies in Plainfield, IL carriers or brokers?
Of the 4 companies based in Plainfield, IL, 4 operate their own trucks (carriers) and 0 arrange transport through partner carriers (brokers); some do both. Carriers listed here run 53 trucks in total.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Plainfield, IL?
Estimated open-carrier prices for a standard sedan: Plainfield → Atlanta, GA $725–$1,125; Plainfield → New York, NY $800–$1,200; Plainfield → Dallas, TX $825–$1,225. Longer trips such as Plainfield → Los Angeles, CA (about 2,030 miles) run $1,150–$1,675 on an open carrier or $1,750–$2,500 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 Plainfield, 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 Plainfield, 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.