Car Shipping in Illinois
Cars, pickups and SUVs moved to, from and within Illinois on open or enclosed carriers, with door-to-door pickup in Chicago, Joliet and the rest of the state.
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At a glance
Shipping in Illinois at a glance
The facts that decide how a load moves here. Regulatory figures link to the official page they come from.
- I-55
- I-57
- I-64
- I-70
- I-72
- I-74
- I-80
- I-88
- I-90
- I-94
- I-39
- I-24
- I-290
- I-294
How freight moves in Illinois
Freight in Illinois runs on I-55, I-57, I-64, I-70, I-72 and I-74. Ocean and river cargo moves through Port of Chicago (Illinois International Port District), Port of Metropolitan St. Louis and Port of Peoria. The state's economy leans on intermodal and rail freight, corn and soybean farming and grain, manufacturing (machinery, food, chemicals) and pharmaceuticals and life sciences, and that is most of what moves on its roads.
Rules of the road
What shapes a move in Illinois
- Seasonal conditions
Some county highway departments, such as Winnebago County in northern Illinois, post seasonal weight limits on county roads during the late-winter and spring thaw, typically for four to six weeks.
IDOT permit moves may not be made when the highway is covered with snow or ice, when visibility is unduly impaired by rain, snow or fog, or whenever the Illinois State Police consider travel unsafe.
- If you are moving to the state
New Illinois residents have 30 days after establishing residence to apply for an Illinois title and registration for a vehicle that is properly registered in another state. Source ↗
Rules change. The specialist on your move checks the current ones for your exact route before anything is booked.
Cities
Car Shipping by city in Illinois
These are the busiest pickup points. Any address in Illinois works, including the towns between them.
ChicagoCook County
Chicago is the main freight rail hub of North America, where the major U.S. railroads interchange cargo, and it is also a leading trucking and air cargo center where I-90, I-94, I-55 and I-57 meet.
- I-90
- I-94
- I-55
- I-57
JolietWill County
Joliet, southwest of Chicago, has long been a transportation hub where I-55 and I-80 run close together, and the Joliet and Elwood area is home to large intermodal terminals and warehouse parks.
- I-80
- I-55
- I-355
PeoriaPeoria County
Peoria, on the Illinois River in central Illinois, is a river barge and grain shipping point at the crossing of I-74 and I-474, with a heavy-equipment manufacturing base.
- I-74
- I-474
- I-155
RockfordWinnebago County
Rockford, in northern Illinois at the I-90 and I-39 junction, has a deep base of aerospace and machinery manufacturing and an international airport with a significant air cargo operation.
- I-90
- I-39
- US-20
AuroraKane County
Aurora, on I-88 about 40 miles west of Chicago, is the second-largest city in Illinois and a Fox Valley center for manufacturing, rail and distribution.
- I-88
- US-30
- US-34
East St. LouisSt. Clair County
East St. Louis is on the Mississippi River across from St. Louis, Missouri, in the Metro East, where I-55, I-64 and I-70 cross the river and rail yards and river terminals serve the St. Louis region.
- I-55
- I-64
- I-70
MolineRock Island County
Moline is one of the Quad Cities on the Mississippi River, where I-74 crosses into Iowa, with river locks, rail service and a long history of farm and construction equipment manufacturing.
- I-74
- I-80
- I-280
SpringfieldSangamon County
Springfield, the state capital, is in central Illinois where I-55, the Chicago to St. Louis route, meets I-72.
- I-55
- I-72
Car Shipping
How cars move
Open carrier
The standard for most cars, pickups and SUVs, and the lower price.
Enclosed carrier
For classics, exotics and fresh paint, out of the weather and the road debris.
Non-running vehicles
A winch or a forklift at each end, arranged before pickup.
Several vehicles
Dealer, fleet and auction moves on one load when the route allows it.
Questions about shipping in Illinois
How do you ship a car in Illinois?
Tell us the pickup and delivery addresses, the vehicle and whether it runs. A vetted carrier with the right trailer picks it up at the door, the driver documents its condition, and you get a confirmed pickup window before anything moves.
Do you ship cars to every city in Illinois?
Yes. Chicago, Joliet, Peoria and Rockford are the busiest pickup points, and any address in the state works.
How long do I have to register a car after moving to Illinois?
New Illinois residents have 30 days after establishing residence to apply for an Illinois title and registration for a vehicle that is properly registered in another state. Confirm the details for your case with the state's motor vehicle office.
Open or enclosed carrier?
Open carriers move most cars and cost less. Enclosed trailers protect classics, exotics and fresh paint from the weather and from road debris.
How fast do you reply to a quote request?
In under 10 minutes during business hours, by text or phone for a move inside the U.S., and on WhatsApp for one going to Mexico.
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Every carrier is vetted for operating authority and insurance, and we check the certificate before every dispatch, not once a year. USDOT 3411782 · MC 1100274