Appliances Shipping Cost from Ouagadougou to Chicago, Illinois

In general, for an appliance shipping service, you can expect to pay around $1.81 per mile for shorter trips and $0.59 per mile for longer journeys.

Defrost refrigerators at least 24 hours ahead of time. Remove and pack all shelves and drawers separately. Clean and pack ovens, all racks, knobs, and grills separately. Washers and dryers should have their hoses removed and packed by themselves — with the dryer's drum properly secured.

A ship from China to the USA generally takes 2 to 5 weeks (15-35 days) for the sea journey, but total door-to-door time is longer, ranging from 30 to 60+ days, depending heavily on the destination (West vs. East Coast), port congestion, customs, and carrier. West Coast transit is quicker (around 15-25 days), while East Coast routes, often via the Panama Canal, take longer (30-40+ days).