Auto Transport Costs & Delivery Time оn Car Shipping to and from Los Angeles and Chicago?

Car Shipping to and from Los Angeles and Chicago

ROUTE: FROM LOS ANGELES TO CHICAGO

 

PRICE: $999 - $1299

 

DISTANCE: 2230 MILES

 

ESTIMATED DELIVERY TIME: 4 - 5 DAYS


 

"All prices and estimated delivery times provided on this site are approximations based on current market conditions as of 2025. These estimates are subject to change due to factors such as seasonal demand, fuel prices, and specific pick-up and delivery locations."

 

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From Point A in Los Angeles to Point B in Chicago

From Point A in Los Angeles to Point B in Chicago

In these next few sections, we’re going to take a closer look at what actually goes into vehicle transport and how it works, we’ll show you how you can set up your own vehicle transport order to your specs, and we’ll briefly talk about some of the different factors that are part of the equation when it’s time to set shipping rates.

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That’s why we’re glad you came to us here at SGT Auto Transport. At SGT Auto Transport, we’ve made auto transport easier and more reliable than ever, with a nationwide team of handpicked, professional transport drivers to handle your transport needs.  We hold our drivers to a very high standard  for licensing, insurance, DOT permits, vehicle standards and more. It’s a combination of service, experience, innovation and flexibility that’s made us one of the top ranked vehicle transport companies in America.

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What to Expect from Los Angeles Vehicle Shipping with SGT Auto Transport

For many of us, our vehicles are much more than just a machine to get us from point A to point B. There’s a connection there that’s deeper and more significant than just the car’s value as an asset. That’s why in many cases, people might have misgivings about vehicle transport fom Los Angeles to Chicago.  Too often, people who need vehicle transport go with the company with the lowest rates, only to find there’s a sacrifice involved in performance and quality.


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Our customers' feedback and experience with us transporting vehicles from and to Chicago:

Melanie L.
We used SGT to ship a car from Chicago to Boston. We were very happy with the experience; SGT was communicative and clear. We were a little leery about paying the truck driver in cash but it went exactly as SGT told us it would. I would definitely use SGT again if I need to ship a vehicle.

Our Most Popular Vehicle Transport Routes from and to Chicago: Table With Prices and Delivery Time

FROMTODELIVERY TIMEPRICE*
ChicagoMiami2-3 days$749-$949
ChicagoLos Angeles4-5 days$699-$899
ChicagoPhoenix3-4 days$849-$1049
ChicagoDallas1-2 days$599-$799
ChicagoSeattle4-5 days$999-$1199
Los AngelesChicago4-5 days$849-$1049
MiamiChicago2-3 days$699-$899
PhoenixChicago3-4 days$699-$899
DallasChicago1-2 days$549-$749
SeattleChicago4-5 days$949-$1149

* The Prices shown above are reflective of current market conditions as of 2025. The prices are subject to change due to seasonal fluctuations, price of gas, pick-up/delivery locations, etc.

Our customers' feedback and experience with us transporting vehicles from and to Los Angeles:

Mildred Juarez
from Los Angeles to Florida
I am very satisfied with the service and the way this company operates, they have been very helpful with the process for people like me who didn’t know anything about transport a vehicle from Los Angeles to Florida , they are reliable and very good customer service from step one to the end.
I am really satisfied with this company.
Vitalii S.
from Los Angeles to Orlando
SGT picked up my vehicle from Los Angeles and transported to Orlando. Very professional stuff on both customer service and driver end. Will use them in future needs. Recommend!
Keith P.
from Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles
I shipped a new car from Jacksonville, FL to Los Angles and SGT Auto Transport was amazing to work with. Excellent contact, pricing and service. Car was picked up close to my home on Wednesday and arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. I was hassled by a dozen transportation companies but I'm glad I went with the SGT.

They brokered my job out (all companies do) but I was more than pleased with the carrier- Pacific Auto Transport. He picked car up within 5 days of signing paperwork with SGT.
Imelda J.
from Alabama to Los Angeles, CA
I contacted SGT amongst other carriers for transportation of a vehicle from Alabama to Los Angeles, CA. The quote was reasonable, and I felt comfortable that the vehicle was fully insured. Although I booked about a month early, it is a little nerve wracking to wait until the week of scheduled pick-up date (which is between 1-3) for confirmation of carrier, since I was only in town for a few days to handle the pickup. SGT is a broker and works with many carriers throughout the US. My initial deposit is via CC (less than 15% of total amt)? J&A Expediting was the carrier I spoke with to coordinate exact time for pickup and drop-off (they receive final payment upon delivery). They were very professional and represented SGT well. I would not hesitate to use SGT for future transport.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Los Angeles to Chicago

How Much Does It Cost to Ship a Car from Los Angeles to Chicago?

There are a lot of details to address when setting up auto transport from Los Angeles to Chicago, and one of them is pricing.  Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for shipping rates. Details such as  the distance to be covered, the desired method of transport, the vehicle itself and even the time of year all come into play when working up a price quote for vehicle shipping. The good news is that SGT Auto Transport makes it easier than ever to find out and get an accurate quote (which we’ll touch on in more detail in a bit). In the next section, we’ll go into more detail on shipping costs and examine some of the variables that have to be considered in rate calculations. Remember that some of these are fixed costs that are “baked in the cake” while others are external factors that can affect rates and pricing from one week to the next or even day to day.

Our Most Popular Vehicle Transport Routes from and to Los Angeles: Table With Prices and Delivery Time

FROMTODELIVERY TIMEPRICE
Los AngelesSan Francisco 2 - 4 days$499 - $699
Los AngelesNew York 7 - 9 days$1269 - $1779
Los AngelesMiami 7 - 9 days$1439 - $2009
Los AngelesChicago 6 - 8 days$1099 - $1539
Los AngelesDallas 4 - 6 days$999 - $1399
San FranciscoLos Angeles 2 - 4 days$609 - $849
New YorkLos Angeles 7 - 9 days$1229 - $1719
MiamiLos Angeles 7 - 9 days$1229 - $1719
ChicagoLos Angeles 6 - 8 days$929 - $1299
DallasLos Angeles 4 - 6 days$819 - $1149

* The Prices shown up above are reflective of current market conditions as of 2025. The prices are subject to change due to seasonal fluctuations, price of gas, pick-up/delivery locations, etc.

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SGT Auto Transport Reviews on Car Shipping Services Between Los Angeles and Chicago

For over ten years, SGT Auto Transport has been serving customers’ logistics needs, having transported over 100,000 vehicles for 70,000 customers in that decade. You can find hundreds of positive reviews online as customers attest to  our performance, our professionalism and service. While you’re here, look through the testimonials and reviews we’ve put together and find out for yourself what people are saying about their experiences with SGT Auto Transport.

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Our team is always ready to assist you with any questions related to the delivery time and shipping costs, don't hesitate and get in touch with us to get a quote and get your vehicle delivered in time.

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Car Transportation Areas We Serve in Los Angeles.

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Our team is always ready to assist you with any questions related to the delivery time and shipping costs, don't hesitate and get in touch with us to get a quote and get your vehicle delivered in time.

If you are looking to transport you vehicle to some other location that you don't find on this page, best decision is to talk to our experts and get you answers right away to save time.

 

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What Factors Affect the Cost to Ship a Car From Los Angeles to Chicago?

Here are a few of the factors that have to be plugged into calculations for shipping costs:

Routing: it’s always going to be less expensive to transport vehicles to cities and major population centers - why? The Interstate highway system was designed to efficiently connect big cities, but it usually bypasses smaller towns. If the transport driver has to go far off the Interstate main routes to access a rural town or a remote area, that’s going to mean more miles and higher shipping costs. 

Transport method: at SGT, we know that different vehicles need different kinds of transport options, when it comes to security and protection. We offer a few different transport choices (we’ll get to that shortly) that all come in at different prices, and different degrees of availability for our network of drivers. 

Seasonality: it’s a given in this business that there are certain times of the year when things get busier and more people need vehicle transport services. During those seasons and calendar periods, fewer drivers will be available for incoming orders, since more drivers will be on the road. The supply/demand principle then means that rates will go up, at least until things slow down again.

Vehicle year/make/model: this will always be one of the first questions any shipping company will ask. Whether it’s shipped by truck, train, cargo plane or ship,  if something is bigger and heavier, it’s going to take up space that could be allocated to other cargo and it’s going to cost more in fuel for every mile it’s transported down the road. An industrial forklift weighs about  8000 lbs and will be more expensive to ship than a 1000 lb golf cart, and it’ll cost more money to ship a Ford F150 that’s 15 ft long and weighs 5500 than a Fiat 500 with a curb weight of 2500 lbs. 

Fuel costs: it’s been common wisdom for 50 years that a rise in fuel costs means a rise in everything that gets transported by truck or by rail. Higher prices per gallon mean that it costs more to get groceries, hardware, lumber and consumer goods to market, and the same applies to vehicle transport too. The good news is that the system that determines rates at SGT Auto Transport is semi-automated and takes fuel prices into account; when fuel prices go down, rates will cool off as well.

Cost/mile: this is always the most basic yardstick for shipping rates, for any logistics company. All of the above factors and more go into the cost/mile calculations; the good news is that for a very long transport run like Arkansas to California, cost/mile starts to drop, making it a pretty solid value. 

How long does it take to Ship a Car from Los Angeles to Chicago?

If you were going from Los Angeles to Chicago, you could take I-70, I-40, US-170 or even take part of old Route 66 for that trip. You should know, though, that it’s also a distance of nearly 2200 miles, which equates to 40 hours of driving under the best circumstances. 

Our guidelines for transport drivers note that a delivery involving 200 miles of driving should take a single day to complete. If a driver has to cover 2000 miles, we consider that to be an 8 to 9 day turnaround. With that in mind, we’d estimate vehicle transport along this route should take 9 to 10 days to complete.

 

Keep in mind, though, that transport times can’t be guaranteed and will always be a best estimate. Events like road conditions, weather, detours, construction, traffic and DOT regulations on hours of service for drivers can all delay the driver  once a delivery is dispatched and on the road. If it does look like your delivery schedule is going to be later than expected, you’ll be notified by the team here at SGT Auto Transport and we’ll keep you updated on the new ETA. 

How much does car transport Los Angeles to Chicago cost?

When calculating the cost of auto transport, car shipping companies in Los Angeles to Chicago consider several things. The key factor is how far you want to ship your vehicle, closely followed by the type of vehicle you want to ship. The following factors also make a difference in the cost of car shipping services.

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Get an Instant Car Shipping Quote from Los Angeles to Chicago

Get an Instant Car Shipping Quote

You don’t need phone calls to get your shipping quote – we’ve simplified it and made it much quicker with the Quote Calculator feature on our website. With this system you can not just get an accurate shipping estimate, but you can personalize your auto shipping order to your specifications. Using the dropdown boxes, just provide this information for the calculator: 

 

  • Vehicle year/make/model
  • Vehicle running condition
  • Zip codes of your pickup point and destination
  • Desired timeframe for transport
  • Desired method of transport

 

Enter these details into the calculator, wait a couple of seconds and it will deliver you the quote you need. All quotes are considered valid and will be honored  for a period of 7 calendar days. In addition, all quotes include verified carrier insurance, and are final with no added fees or hidden charges tacked onto the back end.

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Get an Instant Quote - Calculate your transportation cost and Ship your vehicle from Los Angeles to Chicago with SGT Auto Transport!

All you need is a couple of minutes to get a shipping quote with our Quote Calculator!

How Does Vehicle Transport from Los Angeles to Chicago Work?

Here’s all you have to do: 

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How to Get a Shipping Quote and Book Your Order

Using the Quote Calculator,  enter the details it needs for your shipping quote - it just takes a couple of minutes. If you need more info or have questions, feel free to reach us via live chat or call our team at (864) 546-5038. Once you’ve got the quote, go ahead and confirm and your order will be booked. You won’t asked for a deposit up front, and you won’t  be charged until we can assign your shipping job to a driver and dispatch the order

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Preparing for Vehicle Pickup

At the time and date you gave us, we’ll make sure a  transport driver comes directly to your address to load and secure your vehicle for transport. The driver will call you about two hours in advance to let you know he’s on the way (the same goes for delivery day as well). Before departing, you and the driver will both perform a pre-trip inspection of your vehicle, for the Bill of Lading document; we do recommend taking photos to record the car’s condition. 

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What to Expect When Your Car Arrives

We’ll give you our estimate for an ETA, and the driver will deliver your vehicle curbside at your destination at this time. Each of you will perform a post-trip inspection as well, and you’ll be asked to sign the Bill of Lading before taking possession of the car again. Also please note that if you opted for discounted shipping with balance due on delivery, you can pay that amount directly to the driver. Cash, cashier’s check, major credit cards, PayPal, Zelle or money order are all accepted. 

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How to Easily Ship a Car from Los Angeles to Chicago with SGT Auto Transport?

Let’s cover that process again:

Use the Quote Calculator to reserve  and book your order

Driver arrives at your specified time to load and secure your vehicle for transport

Driver arrives at the destination point to deliver the vehicle

Advantages of Shipping Your Vehicle between Los Angeles to Chicago with SGT Auto Transport

There are all kinds of good reasons for picking SGT Auto Transport as your Los Angeles to Chicago car shipping company:

Transparent, no-nonsense pricing

Variety of shipping methods available

Professionalism and punctuality

Experience

Types of Vehicle Transportation Services we provide from Los Angeles to Chicago

Check out these options for vehicle transport: 

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Door-To-Door Transport

Forget about going to a freight depot or truck terminal - we come straight to your curbside for pickup and delivery. 

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Open Car Transport

Need to save a little?  Open car transport is budget-friendly, with several vehicles loaded onto an open trailer for transport. 

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Enclosed Auto Transport

With a closed trailer and a locked rear door, enclosed transport is a great solutoin for cars that need more security and protection in transport.

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Guaranteed Pick-Up Service

Your time is important, and guaranteed pickup is our assurance we’ll be there when you expect us. 

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Motorcycle Shipping

Yes, we ship motorcycles - packed into a custom wood shipping crate for safety.

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Classic & Luxury Car Transport

For rare, fragile or very valuable cars, we offer white-glove transport with premium-level care and attention in handling. 

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Transport Cars For Dealerships

SGT can transport multiple cars for dealerships or fleets – call for details. 

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Military Car Shipping

Ask about our standing discount for active duty military and Guard members as well as first responders. 

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College Students Car Transport

We can deal with  getting that student’s car to a distant campus, then back home again for summer.

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Express Auto Transport

Short-notice shipping needs? We can handle them with expedited auto transport (premium charges apply).

Useful Tips for Car Shipping from and to Los Angeles to Chicago

We’re agile and flexible in answering customer needs;  SGT Auto Transport has a number of options available for your auto logistics solutions.

Top 5 hints for transporting/moving to this state

It can be difficult or even against city ordinance to get a commercial truck to a congested urban or suburban street with lots of parked cars and low hanging branches. If that’s the case where you live,  think meeting your transport driver at an easier spot such as an open parking lot

Please remember your driver needs a copy of the car’s ignition key

Enclosed car transport is preferable for lowriders, exotics, sports cars, supercars and anything with very low ground clearance

Please ensure all four tires are inflated, the battery is charged and all lights and taillights work

Please remove any detachable external accessories like light bars, antennas, cargo carriers, bike racks

It’s standard practice to ship vehicles with ¼ tank of fuel or less, saving curb weight and shipping costs 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Car Shipping Services in Los Angeles to Chicago:

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

Chicago to New York is a fairly long run, but our drivers can manage this trip in one to two days, at a cost of $649 to $849.

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

There’s a lot of ground to cover from Los Angeles to Chicago; barring any delays, we can usually accomplish this in four to five days, at a cost of $849 to $1049.

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

Chicago to Detroit is a fairly straight shot and an easy run. Depending on availability of transport drivers, this is a one-day delivery at a cost of $349 to $549.

How much is it to ship a car from Chicago to Miami?

Our transport drivers have done a Chicago-to-Miami run numerous times; in our experience, this is a two to three day job at a cost of $749 to $949.

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

The Interstate system from Chicago to Philadelphia is pretty direct; we usually budget one to two days for this run, and charges should be in the neighborhood of $649 to $849.

How much is transport from Chicago to California?

A Chicago to Los Angeles delivery means a lot of windshield time. This is usually a four to five day job, at a cost of $699 to $899.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Michigan?

Los Angeles to Michigan is a pretty far haul; we can usually accomplish this in 4-5 days at a cost of around $899-$1099.

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

As your Los Angeles auto transport company, we’ve made the LA to Illinois run a few times; it is usually a 4-5 days job and will cost around $799-$999. 

How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to New York?

There’s a lot of ground to cover on the coast-to-coast run from Los Angeles to New York; this is going to be a 5-7 days project and will have a cost of $1299-$1499.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Hawaii?

Los Angeles to Hawaii requires a lot of logistics; figure on at least 2-4 weeks and a bill of around $1999-$2499.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Boston?

Los Angeles to Boston means a lot of time on the road; we calculate a charge of $1399-$1599 and a turnaround time of 7-10 days.