How much does it cost to ship a car from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Several variables decide the final cost to hip a car from Los Angeles to Chicago. Vehicle make and model, together with the distance set the base price for shipping. Then the choice of carrier type enters the equation.
Shipping a non-running car drives the price up due to additional equipment. Remote areas of the country also cost more. However, current supply and demand decides the final price.
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How long does it take to ship a car from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Shipping a car from Los Angeles to Chicago takes about 5 to 7 days. Various factors could affect the shipping times and this means that shipping time is always an estimate. Open auto transport is usually faster and cheaper due to high availability.
What services does CORSIA offer?
Corsia Logistics provides the following car shipping services:
by carrier type: open and enclosed trailer
by time frame: standard and expedited delivery
Your choice of carrier type should really be influenced by the type of vehicle you need to ship. Everyday sedans usually go on an open-air trailer. If you need to ship a high-end sports or luxury automobile, or any classic vehicle you should choose enclosed trailer. Enclosed auto transport offers complete protection from weather and road elements.
A standard car shipping service usually means that a carrier will pick up your vehicle within one to few days. Delivery, in this case, from Chicago to Miami would be 4-6 days. However, please keep in mind that all dates and times are only estimates. Carriers are picking up and dropping off shipments, hence, delays may happen, due to weather, traffic, or other customers’ postponements.
Expedited delivery could guarantee that your car is picked up or delivered on or by a specified date and time. This, however, requires the whole schedule of the truck to play around your schedule, which naturally increases the price.
Open auto transport is the standard solution. It is faster and cheaper. Open carriers are readily available and this makes them efficient and preferred by private customers and businesses alike.
Enclosed auto transport is a preferred solution for sports and high-end automobiles. It offers complete protection from weather and road elements. However, it could take a bit longer to book and schedule. It is more expensive as well.
What documents do I need when shipping a car?
Domestic transport is easy. When shipping a car from Los Angeles to Chicago, you or someone on your behalf must release the vehicle to the carrier at pick-up.
The person at pick-up will also need to sign a Bill of Lading (BOL). The BOL is a receipt and an inspection report. When the carrier inspects the car you need to check with that all existing damages are marked before you sign. Never sign a blank or incomplete document.
Moving to Chicago
Chicago is known as the City of Big Shoulders, or the Windy City. It is the place where Midwestern sensibility couples with the big city edge. It’s one of the best cities in the US. Home to everyone’s favorite Twinkies and the world’s first skyscraper. Being a gracious host, Chicago will invite you to a cup of its own Intelligentsia coffee that pairs so well with the city’s awe-inspiring skyline. We also wouldn’t be exaggerating if we said that in Chicago you’ll have some of the best meals in your life.
We can come up with a thousand good reasons to move to the Windy City: from the people to the food, to all the amazing things you can do every day.
The only downside to Chicago is the harsh winters. Hence, you’ll have to plan your wardrobe accordingly and most likely rethink your car maintenance routine, if you are planning to rely on your four wheels and not on Chicago public transit. For that matter, you may find our winter car maintenance guide helpful.
Being a driver in Illinois
Once you become a Chicago resident, you will have 30 days to get Illinois license plates. To get your vehicle registered you will need to purchase Illinois auto insurance. Check with your local Illinois Secretary of State for the most current vehicle registration fees and requirements.
If you are planning on keeping your car within the City of Chicago limits, you will need to get a City Vehicle Sticker. You’ll have the same 30 days from your move-in date to purchase and display a Chicago City Vehicle Sticker. You can easily purchase it online or in person at a convenient Currency Exchange location or at one of the following City Clerk Locations.
- City Hall (121 N. LaSalle, Room 107)
- City Clerk South Side Satellite Office (5674 S. Archer Ave, Unit A)
- City Clerk North Side Satellite Office (5430 W. Gale St)
From the moment you officially become an Illinois resident, you will have 90 days to apply for your Illinois drivers license.
Last piece of advice – beware when parking your car on the street!
Street cleaning and sweeping really is a thing in Chicago. If your car is in the street cleaner’s path, it will get towed. Sorry. To avoid the stress of verifying and remembering when the city workers will be sweeping your street, get a Sweep Tracker App for street cleaning alerts and reminders.
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