Considerations

Illinois to California car shipping typically costs $950–$1,450, averaging $0.60–$0.90 per mile based on season and vehicle size.
Open carriers deliver in 5–8 days; enclosed transport adds 10–40% and is preferred for high-value or classic vehicles.
All shipments follow FMCSA regulations with insured, DOT-registered carriers and documented pre- and post-delivery vehicle inspections.

The Cost of Shipping a Car from Illinois to California

California is a state located in the western United States. It is the location of Hollywood and Silicon Valley. The state stretches for about 900 miles from the Mexican border to the Pacific Ocean. The city of San Francisco is known for the Golden Gate Bridge. It is the most populous state in the United States.

Illinois is a less populous state with a population of 12 million people. It is a Midwestern state. Three presidents of the United States have been elected while living in Illinois: Barack Obama, Ulysses S. Grant, and Abraham Lincoln.

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Estimated Price & Time Examples To Move Your Vehicle

To / From Illinois to California	Distance	Cost	Estimated Time In Transit
Chicago, IL To Los Angeles, CA	2015 miles	$3,627.00 - $4,433.00	8 - 10 Days
Aurora, IL To San Diego, CA	2041 miles	$3,674.16 - $4,490.64	8 - 10 Days
Naperville, IL To San Jose, CA	2134 miles	$3,841.92 - $4,695.68	8 - 10 Days
Rockford, IL To San Francisco, CA	2081 miles	$3,746.34 - $4,578.86	8 - 10 Days
Joliet, IL To Fresno, CA	2115 miles	$3,806.82 - $4,652.78	8 - 10 Days
Springfield, IL To Sacramento, CA	1953 miles	$3,516.12 - $4,297.48	8 - 10 Days
Peoria, IL To Long Beach, CA	1960 miles	$3,527.46 - $4,311.34	8 - 10 Days
Elgin, IL To Oakland, CA	2094 miles	$3,769.02 - $4,606.58	8 - 10 Days
Champaign, IL To Bakersfield, CA	2020 miles	$3,635.10 - $4,442.90	8 - 10 Days
Waukegan, IL To Anaheim, CA	2034 miles	$3,660.66 - $4,474.14	8 - 10 Days

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and what type of vehicle you are shipping.

What Budget-friendly Method Can Be Used to Haul a Car?

You have the option of using the closed truck or the open truck shifting method. The open truck method is the cheaper method to use. This method involves using a truck with an open back to ship your car. The only caution you should pay attention to when using this method is the lack of overhead cover for your car.

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How Long Will It Take to Deliver a Car Shifted and How Far are the States from Each other?

The delivery time will be affected by the state of traffic during the journey, the shipping method the customer wants, and the time of the year the hauling is happening. With that in mind, it will take between 5-7 days to ship a car from Illinois to California.

The distance between Illinois and California is slightly more than 2000 miles, with variations from city to city.