- Phoenix → Chicago
- 1,713 mi
- Transit
- 4–6 days
- Open carrier
- $1,640
What it costs
Prices for a running sedan with standard pickup, as of Oct 27, 2026, calculated the same way as the quote on this page. SUVs, pickups and inoperable vehicles cost more, and you can price those exactly with the quote tool.
| Route | Miles | Open | Enclosed | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix → ChicagoAZ → IL | 1,713 | $1,640 | $2,380 | 4–6 days |
| Scottsdale → NapervilleAZ → IL | 1,670 | $1,620 | $2,350 | 4–6 days |
| Tucson → ChicagoAZ → IL | 1,703 | $1,635 | $2,370 | 4–6 days |
| Mesa → RockfordAZ → IL | 1,625 | $1,680 | $2,395 | 4–6 days |
| Phoenix → PeoriaAZ → IL | 1,571 | $1,655 | $2,360 | 4–6 days |
The route
Northbound carriers climb I-17 from Phoenix to Flagstaff, run I-40 east to Oklahoma City, then I-44 to St. Louis and I-55 into Chicago. Phoenix to Chicago is 1,713 miles.
Tucson pickups add the run up I-10 to Phoenix. Springfield and Peoria deliveries come off I-55 on the way north, and Rockford and the northwest suburbs are reached on I-90 or I-88.
When to book
Northbound season runs March through May, when Arizona's winter residents head home: Phoenix to Chicago is about $1,995 for an April pickup and $1,640 in November. Late-season snow can still slow I-40 around Flagstaff in March.
Good to know
Tires lose pressure sitting through a desert winter. Check them, and the battery, before pickup; the driver has to start the car and roll it onto the trailer.
Shipping the other way? See Illinois to Arizona car shipping.
Questions about Arizona to Illinois car shipping
How long does it take to ship a car from Arizona to Illinois?
About 4–6 days after pickup for Phoenix to Chicago.
When should I book the trip home from Arizona?
Two to three weeks before your pickup date. March and April are the busiest weeks, and an early booking gets your car on a truck already heading north.
Will spring weather in Chicago delay delivery?
A late snowstorm can slow the last leg by a day, but carriers deliver in Chicago weather year round.