Shipping of a Vehicle from California to Illinois
We specialize in shipping cars to Illinois from California as well as many others routes coming out of the west coast. Our California to Illinois Auto Transport route runs all year long with the best rates possible. This is thanks to the amount of vehicles shipping from each state.
Shipping vehicles between California and Illinois is one of our most popular cross-country routes since opening our doors. Given the large populations in these great states, it's no wonder that many people choose to ship their cars both from California to Illinois!
The trip between these two locations spans approximately 2400 miles, depending on the specific pick-up and delivery locations in each state. Typically, a car carrier can cover this distance in about 5 days.
As a dedicated door-to-door auto transporter, we offer convenient pick-up from any residential or business address in California and will make sure of safe and prompt delivery to any address in Illinois. You can choose between open or enclosed shipping options. Get an instant quote today to see how affordable it is to ship your car from California to Illinois!
There are a few factors involved. The first will depend on the specific pick up location in CA and the delivery location in IL. It will also depend on the size and weight of the vehicle, the type of shipping which can be open or enclosed, and of course if it’s running or non-running.
You easily learn how much it will cost to ship a car from California to Illinois by getting an instant quote with our calculator, or calling us at 844-444-4177. Use our easy steps.
Carriers can travel around 300-500 miles per day. If you take the total distance of your route and divide by an average of 400, you'll get the estimated number of days it will take to ship a car from California to Illinois.
But don’t worry, when you book the shipping, we give you the estimated delivery time for your specific California to Illinois shipping when you reserve the order.
Consider entrusting your California to Illinois vehicle shipping needs to NX. To simplify the process for you, we've come up with a straightforward approach divided into three manageable steps:
See these top rating review sites!
Based on recent data from our shipping this year, 80% of vehicles in California and going to Illinois get picked up in 3-5 days!
California to Alaska
California to Arizona
California to Colorado
California to Florida
California to Georgia
California to Idaho
California to Illinois
California to Michigan
California to Minnesota
California to Montana
California to Nevada
California to New Jersey
California to New York
California to North Carolina
California to Ohio
California to Oregon
California to Pennsylvania
California to South Carolina
California to Tennessee
California to Texas
California to Utah
California to Washington
California Vehicle Shipping
Alaska to California
Arizona to California
Colorado to California
Florida to California
Georgia to California
Idaho to California
Illinois to California
Michigan to California
Minnesota to California
Nevada to California
New Jersey to California
New York to California
North Carolina to California
Ohio to California
Oregon to California
Pennsylvania to California
South Carolina to California
Tennessee to California
Texas to California
Utah to California
Washington to California
Montana to California
Arizona to Illinois
California to Illinois
Colorado to Illinois
Florida to Illinois
Montana to Illinois
New Jersey to Illinois
New York to Illinois
North Carolina to Illinois
Tennessee to Illinois
Texas to Illinois
Washington to Illinois
Illinois to Arizona
Illinois to California
Illinois to Colorado
Illinois to Florida
Illinois to Montana
Illinois to New Jersey
Illinois to New York
Illinois to North Carolina
Illinois to Tennessee
Illinois to Texas
Illinois to Washington
Illinois Vehicle Shipping
When shipping a from California, the closer your pick-up and delivery locations are to I-5, the faster and cheaper your transport will be as the I-5 freeway is your go-to route, every time. As the main trucking artery in the state, it handles the majority of auto transport for us.
The most convenient locations along I-5 are Sacramento in the north and Los Angeles in the south, including any city in between. San Diego, although a viable option, can sometimes result in slightly higher costs and longer transport times due to its southernmost position on I-5.
Another favorable shipping route in California is CA-99, which runs parallel to I-5 but slightly east. Key cities along CA-99 include Chico in the north, Yuba City, Modesto, Fresno, and Bakersfield in the south. These locations are also considered friendly for car shipping.
San Jose and the cities along US-101, down to Los Angeles, are also convenient shipping locations in California. However, there are challenging areas for car shipping within the state. San Francisco, for example, is not the most difficult even though it's very populated. This is largely in part due to the city's toll bridges, super expensive gas prices, and many restricted streets make it an very costly and a time-consuming destination. Consequently, it's safe to say shipping to or from San Francisco typically comes at a premium beaause of all the hassle carriers have to deal with to maneuver around.
The most difficult locations for car shipping are those along CA-1, the coastline, and US-101 north of San Francisco, as well as areas within California's vast forested and mountainous regions. Remote locations, particularly north of Chico and away from I-5, also pose significant challenges.
In contrast, other cities such as Oakland, San Leandro, and Fremont are far less problematic for car carriers due to the absence of toll bridges and fewer road restrictions.
Inaccessible areas, such as those deep in forests, high in the mountains, or on restricted streets in San Francisco, may require meeting the driver at a nearby major highway or interstate.
Another challenging aspect of car shipping in California is the high cost of gas, which is consistently among the highest in the nation. Carriers must pass these increased costs to consumers, making auto transports in and out of California more expensive.
Get an instant quote to find out what your California to Arizona auto transport will cost and how long it will take to ship!
NX transports vehicles to Illinois throughout the year, with a notable increase in early spring. This surge coincides with the return of "snowbirds"—residents who spend the winter in Florida and then head back to their primary homes in Illinois. Additionally, other popular snowbird routes have cars going to Illinois all the time.
Most of our Illinois auto transports are concentrated in the northeast, particularly the Chicago metropolitan area. "Chicagoland," home to approximately 9.5 million people, is well-served by major trucking corridors like I-90 and I-94 in the northwest and north, and I-55 and I-57 in the southwest and south. The large population and extensive interstate network make it an ideal hub for car carriers. Other favorable car shipping locations in Illinois include Rockford in the north, as well as Peoria and Bloomington in the central part of the state.
Regardless of whether you reside in the bustling Chicago metro area, the small town of Marion in southern Illinois, or anywhere in between, we can manage your auto transport needs. As a door-to-door auto transporter, we ship cars to and from any location in Illinois.
Carriers usually prefer high-population areas with good interstate access, and while southern Illinois does have interstates, it lacks the large cities that attract regular car transport routes.If you are in southern Illinois and are south of I-70, this is where the population is sparse.
The price we give you a fair price and the estimated time of delivery for your specific shipping route. From there you can book an order online or book an order with us over the phone. The first step is to get an instant cost quote on our car shipping calculator or giving us a call at 844-444-4177.
Absolutely! We have both open and enclosed shipping. You can pick on the online quote system or call us.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AMEX, and debit cards. You can pay a deposit and cash later or put it all on your card!
Everything is included in the quote. Taxes, Insurance, and all surcharges. No hidden fees with NX!