Arizona to Illinois Car Shipping

Plan for an estimated $980 to $1,440 to ship a car from Arizona to Illinois. The lane covers roughly 1,540 to 1,808 miles, and the final quote reflects the vehicle, your dates and whether the truck is open or enclosed.

• Tempe to Joliet (1,705 miles): $979–$1,398
• Phoenix to Joliet (1,715 miles): $984–$1,406
• Phoenix to Chicago (1,753 miles): $1006–$1,437
• Phoenix to Rockford (1,687 miles): $1027–$1,468

These are estimates only. Springfield, Elgin, Aurora and Naperville are also on our list, and the calculator can price any of them for your exact date.

Additional examples: Peoria to Rockford (1,729 miles) is estimated at $992–$1,418, Tucson to Chicago (1,749 miles) at $1004–$1,434, and Scottsdale to Aurora (1,713 miles) at $983–$1,405. Final pricing depends on the exact addresses and the date, and payment and insurance details are confirmed when you book.

Transit is generally 4–7 days. Some runs, for instance Peoria to Springfield or Gilbert to Rockford, are listed at 3–5 days. Plan on a pickup window of 1–3 business days after you book.

Items that can shift the timeline:

• Pickup address. The Phoenix valley is large, so say whether you are in Surprise, Chandler or Scottsdale when you book.
• Illinois weather. Delivering in January or February can mean icy roads around Chicago and Rockford, so leave a buffer.
• Your flexibility. A pickup window of several days is easier to match to a truck than a single fixed hour.

If you need the car in Illinois by a certain day, say so when you book. Starting early and keeping your pickup window open for a few days gives the dispatcher the best chance of matching a truck to your dates.

From Arizona the carrier generally climbs to Flagstaff and joins I-40 east through New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle into Oklahoma. From there interstates lead across Missouri and then into Illinois, with I-55 as the common way into the Chicago area from St. Louis. Tucson loads may use southern interstate routes before meeting the same trunk lines, depending on the driver’s schedule.

Spring is a typical time for Arizona residents to return to the Midwest, while fall is when many go the other way, so demand on this direction can be higher in warmer months. Summer deliveries to Chicago are usually easy on the roads, but heavy city traffic means the driver may use a nearby meeting point.

Illinois deliveries are not limited to Chicago itself. Joliet, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria all appear on our route list, and the driver can often meet you at a nearby parking lot if the street is tight.

The default for most Arizona to Illinois jobs is an open auto transport truck. If you are bringing a vintage vehicle, a luxury car or a low-clearance sports car, choose enclosed transport to protect it from sun, dust and midwestern rain or snow along the way.