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Hilton Auto Transport

Chicago to Columbus Car Shipping

Door-to-door shipping on I-65, I-70. Typically 1 - 3 days transit.

~355 miles
Distance
1 - 3 days
Transit Time
$450 - $650
Open Transport
$650 - $1,000
Enclosed
I-65, I-70
Main Interstates
High - well-traveled corridor
Carrier Availability

About This Route

Chicago to Columbus is a busy Midwest corridor, carrying a steady flow of vehicles as job relocations and household moves bring residents to central Ohio.

Carriers on this route generally run I-65 and I-70. Demand holds fairly steady year-round, with a seasonal bump each summer when most household moves happen.

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This corridor sees fairly steady, year-round demand driven by job relocations and household moves, with a seasonal uptick each summer. If your schedule is flexible, shipping outside the June through August window can mean more carrier availability.

SUVs, trucks and vans typically run toward the higher end of these ranges, since they take up more space on the carrier. Luxury and exotic vehicles are recommended for enclosed transport.

Pickup and Delivery Cities

Chicago Pickup

  • Chicago
  • Evanston
  • Naperville
  • Aurora
  • Oak Park
  • + any address in Chicago

Columbus Delivery

  • Columbus
  • Dublin
  • Westerville
  • Gahanna
  • Reynoldsburg
  • + any address in Columbus

Chicago to Columbus Questions

How long does it take to ship a car from Chicago to Columbus?

Transit time on this route is typically 1 - 3 days after pickup, depending on the carrier's route and other stops along the way. Booking with some flexibility around your ideal pickup date generally helps.

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

A standard sedan on open transport typically runs $450 - $650 on this route. Enclosed transport, recommended for luxury or exotic vehicles, typically runs 40 to 60 percent more. Request a quote for your specific vehicle.

Is this route busy year-round?

Yes. This corridor sees fairly steady demand year-round from job relocations and household moves, with a seasonal bump each summer when most household moves happen.

Can you ship a non-running vehicle from Chicago to Columbus?

Yes. Non-running vehicles, meaning ones that cannot be driven, steered or braked under their own power, ship using a winch-equipped carrier and typically cost a bit more due to the extra handling required.

Do you deliver anywhere in the Columbus area, or just downtown?

We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery to any address in the Columbus area, including surrounding cities like Dublin and Westerville.

What vehicles can you ship on this route?

We ship everyday cars, trucks and SUVs on open carriers, plus delicate, exotic and luxury vehicles on our enclosed and VIP enclosed carriers, on this route just like any other.

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Address
1611 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Hours
7 AM to 7 PM Pacific, 365 days a year, with 24/7 support during active vehicle transport