Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Illinois to California

Shipping a car from Illinois to California typically costs between $1,200 and $2,000, with prices varying based on vehicle size, carrier type (open is cheaper), time of year (seasonal demand), and specific pickup/drop-off locations, averaging around 4-10 days transit time. Expect rates closer to the higher end for SUVs/trucks and enclosed carriers, and potentially lower for sedans on standard routes.

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.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from California to Illinois is about 2,082 miles, and that's as fast as about 5 days. However, most car transport companies will take four to twelve days to travel from California to Illinois.