Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California

Get the best December 2025 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. How much does it cost to ship a car/vehicle from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California? Get instant quotes from top carriers. The distance is approximately 1,742 miles. Shipping via ORD airport.

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Chicago, IllinoisLos Angeles, California

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Distance

1,742 miles

Transit Time

6 business days via XPO Logistics

Route Type

domestic

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$1963.23 via Estes Express

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

Estes Express

LTL Economy

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$1963.23

Old Dominion

LTL Freight

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$2119.40

XPO Logistics

Recommended

LTL Freight

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$2230.94

UPS

Ground

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$4090.43

FedEx

Economy Air

Transit Time

3 days

Price

$5849.04

FedEx

Express Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$7828.56

UPS

Next Day Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$8611.42

About Shipping from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California

When shipping from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California, you have several carrier options to choose from. The best choice depends on your priorities - whether you want the cheapest rate or the fastest delivery.

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Q:How much to ship a car from Chicago to Los Angeles?
Shipping a car to Los Angeles costs $700–$1,500, with open carrier rates averaging $0.65–$1.05 per mile. Delivery to Los Angeles typically takes 4–9 days, depending on origin, seasonality, and enclosed vs.
Q:Is it cheaper to drive or ship a car?
Budget: The shorter the distance, the more cost-effective it is to drive instead of ship your car. Regardless of the total distance, look at your total moving budget and how much you can afford to spend on car shipping services compared to a cross-country drive.
Q:How long does it take to ship a car from Illinois to California?
The estimated transit time for Illinois to California car shipping is 5-10 days, on average, using standard open or enclosed carriers. Transit time depends on pickup/delivery locations, time of year, and route.

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