✔ Distance: The longer the distance between the pick-up and delivery point, the higher the cost. Chicago auto transport companies charge by the mile, but the mileage rate decreases as the distance increases.
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Chicago, IL to New York City, NY (790 miles) costs $739
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Chicago, IL to Boston, MA (1000 miles) costs $769
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Chicago, IL to Houston, TX (1,080 miles) costs $839
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Chicago, IL to Orlando, FL (1,200 miles) costs $1029
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Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA (2,015 miles) costs $1099.
✔ Vehicle make and model: The size, weight, value, and condition of the car you want to ship all affect the cost of your Chicago car transport services. Larger vehicles such as pickups, trucks, and SUVs take up more space on a trailer and are heavier. Weight affects fuel usage, while size means you pay more than shipping a compact sedan.
If you're shipping a luxury, classic, exotic, or other high-value vehicle, we recommend enclosed auto transport. It provides the best protection, although it costs 40-60% more than open car transport.
If you want to ship an unoperational vehicle, the cost of your Chicago vehicle transport will be higher. Special equipment, such as forklifts and winches, is necessary, adding to the cost.
✔ Transport method: You have two options to choose from:
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Open car transport - This is the most common and affordable type of auto transport service. It's perfect for standard vehicles, and scheduling tends to be much quicker.
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Enclosed auto transport—This service provides complete protection for your car, making it ideal for high-value, luxury, custom, collector, or exotic vehicles. However, the cost is higher, and scheduling may take longer.
✔ Service level: The price will increase if you choose to include other services in your car shipping experience. Your options include guaranteed pick-up (GPU), expedited auto transport, top-load transport, or the option to add loading of personal items in your car. These additional services cost more because the carrier needs to invest more planning and resources into them.
✔ Pick-up and delivery locations: Pick-up and delivery locations have a significant impact on the cost of Chicago vehicle transport. Within the Chicago metro area, shipping rates tend to remain pretty consistent, as carriers operate regular routes and experience steady demand. However, if your pick-up or delivery location is outside the city or in a rural area, prices are often higher due to the extra distance and limited carrier access. However, if you need to ship a vehicle to or from a smaller town or rural area outside the city, costs rise because carriers must travel extra miles off main highways.
Sometimes, meeting your driver at a location in Chicago or another large city can help reduce fees and expedite the process.
✔ Time of year: The time of year directly impacts the cost of your vehicle transport to and from Chicago, Illinois. During the peak moving season, from late spring to early fall, market demand is high, and more carriers are on the road. This can sometimes result in faster pick-up times, but it also drives up prices as truck space fills up quickly.
Demand is lower in the winter months, and fewer trucks operate on Chicago routes. Combined with the harsh Midwest weather, this can make scheduling more challenging and may increase costs due to limited carrier availability. Seasonal factors, such as storms, snow, or ice, can also lead to longer transit times.
Planning ahead and booking early during peak periods, or allowing extra flexibility in winter, can help keep your Chicago auto transport affordable and reliable.
✔ Fuel prices: One of the most significant operating costs for carriers is fuel; as we all know, prices fluctuate regularly. When they spike, the carrier must cover costs so that they will pass these increases onto the customer. Similarly, when the price of diesel falls, you can expect a drop in the cost of auto transportation to and from Chicago, Illinois.
✔ Available discounts: Our position as one of the top auto transport companies in Chicago, IL, allows us to offer several attractive discounts:
• Military car shipping discount• Snowbird car shipping discount• Student car shipping discount• Sunday car shipping discount• Loyalty car shipping discount• Multi-vehicle shipping discount
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