Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Beijing to Chicago, Illinois

Shipping a car to Chicago costs $650–$1,300, with open carrier rates averaging $0.60–$1.00 per mile. Average transit time to Chicago ranges from 3–8 days, depending on origin city, route congestion, and transport type.

LCL (Less than Container Load) Costs For smaller shipments, LCL is more cost-effective. Rates are usually calculated by cubic meters, starting around $50–$80 per CBM. However, additional handling fees can make LCL less predictable than FCL.

A ship from China to the USA typically takes 20-45 days by sea freight, depending on the destination (West Coast is faster, East Coast slower), port congestion, and specific route, while faster air options range from a few days (courier) to a week (air freight). Sea freight can range from 2-4 weeks to the West Coast and 3-5 weeks to the East Coast, but delays from port issues or slower sailing speeds can extend this.