Chicago to Los Angeles Car Shipping
Door-to-door shipping on the I-55, I-44 and I-40 corridor through St. Louis and Oklahoma. Typically 7 to 12 days transit.
- ~2,015 miles
- Distance
- 7 - 12 days
- Transit Time
- $1,100 - $1,500
- Open Transport
- $1,550 - $2,400
- Enclosed
- I-55, I-44, I-40
- Main Interstates
- High - one of the most traveled cross-country corridors
- Carrier Availability
About This Route
Chicago to Los Angeles is one of the most heavily traveled long-haul corridors in the country, connecting the Midwest to Southern California. People ship on this route for job relocations, college moves, military reassignments, and vehicles bought online across state lines.
Carriers on this route generally run south from Chicago on I-55 to St. Louis, then I-44 through Oklahoma before picking up I-40 west through Amarillo, Albuquerque and Flagstaff into the Los Angeles area. Because it is such a well-traveled corridor, carrier availability is generally strong year-round.
Shipping the other direction? See Los Angeles to Chicago car shipping.
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Demand on cross-country routes like this one tends to rise in summer, when college moves and family relocations peak, and prices can run a little higher during that window. If your schedule is flexible, booking outside the summer months can help.
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
- Aurora
- Naperville
- Joliet
- Schaumburg
- + any address in Chicago
Los Angeles Delivery
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Pasadena
- Santa Monica
- Anaheim
- + any address in Los Angeles
Chicago to Los Angeles Questions
How long does it take to ship a car from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Transit time on this route is typically 7 to 12 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 Los Angeles?
A standard sedan on open transport typically runs $1,100 to $1,500 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 it cheaper to ship from Los Angeles to Chicago than the reverse?
Rates on a given route can vary by direction depending on which way freight is flowing more heavily at a given time, a normal pattern in trucking. It is worth asking about both directions when you request a quote if your timing is flexible.
When is the best time to ship a car on this route?
Outside of summer, when college moves and family relocations peak, tends to see steadier pricing and availability. If your schedule allows it, avoiding the summer months can help.
Can you ship a non-running vehicle from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles area, or just downtown?
We arrange door-to-door pickup and delivery to any address in the Los Angeles area, including surrounding cities like Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Anaheim.
Get Your Shipping Quote
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- Phone
- 310-686-5318
- 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