Instant Auto Transport Quote
Enter your pickup and delivery locations. We calculate the real road distance between them and price it at $1 per mile plus a $300 base fee.
- ✓ A price on screen before you give us a phone number
- ✓ ZIP code or city — either works in both fields
- ✓ Open and enclosed both shown
- ✓ Nothing charged until a carrier is assigned
Calculate Your Price
Zip to zip, in seconds. No obligation.
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| Base fee | $0 |
| Enclosed carrier | $0 |
| Estimated total | $0 |
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Send us your details and a coordinator will confirm a pickup date. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned.
Or call (847) 786-2226 and we will quote it on the phone.
How the Estimate Is Calculated
Most auto transport sites make you hand over a phone number before showing a number, then revise the price once a carrier bids. We would rather show the math.
- We look up the geographic centre of your pickup ZIP code and your delivery ZIP code.
- We measure the distance between them and adjust it to estimated road miles, which tracks real interstate mileage closely — Chicago to Los Angeles reads 2,042 against 2,015 actual.
- Road miles × $1 per mile, plus a $300 base fee, gives the open-carrier estimate.
- Enclosed transport adds a flat $500 on any route.
This is an estimate. The final rate is confirmed when a carrier is assigned and can move with fuel prices, seasonal demand on your lane, oversize or modified vehicles, and how tight your dates are.
What can change the price
- Vehicle size. Full-size pickups, lifted trucks and three-row SUVs take more deck space and weight allowance than a sedan.
- Running condition. Non-running vehicles need a winch and a smaller pool of carriers.
- Season. Snowbird lanes get expensive in October and April. Summer is busy nationwide.
- Location. Metro-to-metro is cheaper per mile than a rural pickup 90 minutes off the interstate.
- Timing. Booking two to three weeks out costs less than needing a truck tomorrow.
Our Process
How It Works
Four steps from quote to delivery. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Get your price
Enter your pickup and delivery ZIP codes. The calculator prices the real road distance between them and returns an open and enclosed figure in seconds.
Book your date
Confirm the details with a coordinator and pick a date. Nothing is charged until a carrier is assigned to your vehicle.
Pickup & inspection
The driver calls ahead, inspects the vehicle with you and records its condition on the Bill of Lading. You both sign it.
Delivery
The driver calls again before arrival. Inspect the vehicle against the same report, sign, pay the balance and you are done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car?
Our estimate is distance-based: $1 per mile plus a $300 base, for open carrier transport. A 900-mile move runs about $1,200; coast to coast is closer to $2,800. Enclosed transport adds $500. Use the calculator on this page for your exact route — it prices the real road distance between your two ZIP codes.
What is the difference between open and enclosed transport?
Open carriers are the multi-car trailers you see delivering to dealerships. They carry 7 to 10 vehicles, cost the least, and expose your car to weather the same way driving it would. Enclosed carriers are hard-sided trailers carrying 2 to 6 vehicles with no weather exposure, used for classics, exotics and low-clearance cars. Enclosed adds $500 to any quote.
How long does auto transport take?
Transit runs roughly 400 to 500 miles per day once the vehicle is loaded, because drivers are limited by federal hours-of-service rules. Chicago to Florida is typically 3 to 4 days, coast to coast 7 to 10. Add 1 to 5 days for the pickup window on top of that.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. Every carrier we dispatch to carries active cargo insurance, and we verify it before your vehicle is assigned. Damage claims are filed against the carrier policy. Personal items left in the vehicle are not covered.
Can I put personal items in the car?
Up to about 100 lbs in the trunk, below the window line. Carriers are licensed to haul vehicles, not household goods, and DOT weight limits apply to the whole load. Personal belongings are not covered by cargo insurance.
Do I need to be there for pickup and delivery?
Someone does. You or a named representative has to be present to sign the Bill of Lading and walk the inspection at both ends. It can be a friend, relative, neighbor, or a dealership employee.
Reviews
What Customers Say
Shipped my Tacoma from Chicago to Phoenix. Quote on the site was $1,750 and that is exactly what I paid — no surprise fees at delivery like the last company pulled on me. Driver called ahead both ends.
Used them for our seasonal move to Florida two years running. Booked three weeks out both times, car showed up clean and on schedule. The dispatcher actually answers the phone, which is more than I can say for the big brokers.
Enclosed transport for a 1969 Camaro. Lift gate, soft straps, driver knew what he was doing and sent photos at pickup. Worth the extra $500 for a car I have had for 30 years.
Questions before you book?
Call and talk to a coordinator. We will price your route on the phone and answer anything the calculator does not cover.