Car Shipping Companies in Chicago, IL
13 auto transporters are registered in Chicago with the FMCSA, motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety and insurance record.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Chicago to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Chicago
- 13
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 40
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 41
- of 53 may haul across state lines
- Largest fleet nearby
- 75 trucks
- Orgil Auto Transport, Rosemont
In short
13 auto transporters are registered in Chicago and 40 more work within 30 miles; 41 of the 53 can haul across state lines. 23 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. The largest fleet nearby is Orgil Auto Transport's 75 trucks. Most people leaving Cook County for another state go to Indiana (Census).
Auto transporters based in Chicago
Ordered by the power units reported on each carrier's MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Auto Transport
Legal name: Professional Auto Express
3255 W Warner Ave #3, IL 60618
- USDOT
- 2325570
- MC number
- MC793899
- Fleet
- 3 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2012
- 2
Ampm Car Transport Inc
6629 S Wenthworth Ave, IL 60621
- USDOT
- 544212
- MC number
- MC278207
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 1993
- 3
Car Transport
IL 60615
- USDOT
- 1709167
- MC number
- MC627108
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2007
- 4
Mitchell's Auto Transport
Legal name: Mitchell's Auto Transport LLC
8031 S Hermitage, IL 60620
- USDOT
- 3029922
- MC number
- MC38828
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
- 5
Movin Wheels Vehicle Transportation LLC
4616 W Jackson Blvd Apt 2E, IL 60644
- USDOT
- 3323737
- MC number
- MC1058083
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2019
- 6
Cross Auto Carrier LLC
3245 N Ashland Ave Apt 5C Apt 5C, IL 60657
- USDOT
- 4563572
- MC number
- MC1814241
- Fleet
- 2 trucks · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2026
- 7
Ace Auto Carriers LLC
8770 W Bryn Mawr Avenue Ste 1300, IL 60631
- USDOT
- 4177641
- MC number
- MC1607920
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 4 drivers
- Registered since
- 2024
- 8
Lanagan Auto Transport LLC
10864 S Beverly Ave, IL 60643
- USDOT
- 2444127
- MC number
- MC843570
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2013
- 9
T-Rex Auto Transport
7529 S Hoyne Ave, IL 60620
- USDOT
- 4434408
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2025
- 10
Car Transport Auto LLC
8727 W Bryn Mawr Ave Apt 404, IL 60631
- USDOT
- 3638128
- MC number
- MC1249082
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 1 driver
- Registered since
- 2021
Interstate authorityFMCSA record ↗
Auto transporters within 30 miles of Chicago
Nearest first, from Burbank, Summit, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview and nearby.
| Miles | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 mi | Dajani Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3087333 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | R & M Car Transport Inc | Burbank, IL | 3553446 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 7 mi | Flash Auto Haulers Inc | Burbank, IL | 3327976 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | XL Auto Transport | Summit, IL | 3391157 | 18 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Golden Royal Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3369038 | 4 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Chris Auto Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 2969621 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Am Auto Trans Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3844297 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Wild Bills Auto Transport and Recovery | Oak Lawn, IL | 4053110 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 8 mi | Q Car Transport Inc | Oak Lawn, IL | 3964299 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | SL Auto Transport Inc | Bridgeview, IL | 3287832 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Sam Auto Transportation | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3170737 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Fofo's Auto Transport Inc | Chicago Ridge, IL | 3759934 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 9 mi | Quick Car Transport Inc | Bridgview, IL | 3151797 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | JCM Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4608582 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 4409946 | 3 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | Quick Auto Transport LLC | Alsip, IL | 3662310 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 10 mi | J M A Auto Haulers Inc | Brookfield, IL | 3329524 | 2 trucks | Within IL | Not rated |
| 11 mi | 2 Way Auto Transport Inc | Countryside, IL | 1887113 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | R&R Autohaul LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4408691 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Global Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 3125757 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Maverick Auto Hauling LLC | Palos Hills, IL | 4258361 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 11 mi | Evo Auto Transport Inc | Palos Hills, IL | 4276647 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 12 mi | Westchester Auto Transport & Towing Inc | Westchester, IL | 2515555 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 13 mi | MSC Car Haul LLC | Phoenix, IL | 3470841 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 14 mi | VIP Auto Trans Inc | Willowbrook, IL | 2561212 | 7 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Falcon Auto Transport Inc | Oak Forest, IL | 3052213 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 14 mi | Rapid Auto Transport LLC | Oak Forest, IL | 3082316 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | People Proz Auto Hauler LLC | South Holland, IL | 3774405 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Elite Auto Transportinc | Clarendon Hills, IL | 971629 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 15 mi | Cross Country Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 4241878 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Grateful Auto Transport | Hammond, IN | 2566670 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Car Transport Inc | Westmont, IL | 1814191 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 16 mi | Windy City Auto Transportation LLC | Hazel Crest, IL | 4367050 | 2 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Orgil Auto Transport | Rosemont, IL | 2005112 | 75 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Towing and Car Hauling | Lansing, IL | 4411685 | 4 drivers | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Maxmoto Auto Haul LLC | Evanston, IL | 3604058 | 1 truck | Within IL | Not rated |
| 17 mi | Glory Auto Transport Inc | Niles, IL | 1242627 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 17 mi | AR Towing | Des Plaines, IL | 3652540 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Ambassador Car Carriers Inc | Orland Park, IL | 1345383 | 6 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 18 mi | Freight & Auto Transport Inc | Lemont, IL | 2579280 | 5 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Shipping a car out of Chicago: the main lanes
Distances from Chicago to the largest metros; measured routes are driving miles, the rest are estimated and marked ≈.
| From Chicago to | Distance | Truck drive time | Household move on this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 791 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,019 mi | 5 days | Priced route → |
| Dallas, TX | 969 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Houston, TX | 1,113 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 692 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Miami, FL | 1,386 mi | 3 days | Priced route → |
| Philadelphia, PA | 761 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
| Atlanta, GA | 723 mi | 2 days | Priced route → |
Drive time assumes a loaded car hauler averaging about 55 mph with legal rest; a shared truck also stops for the other cars on the deck, so door-to-door takes longer than the drive.
Roadside inspections: auto transporters near Chicago
23 of the 53 auto transporters listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 159 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 22 of 81 vehicle inspections (27.2%), below the 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 11 of 159 driver inspections (6.9%, against 10.3%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL Auto TransportSummit, IL · USDOT 3391157 | 41 | 2 of 24 | 1 of 41 |
| Orgil Auto TransportRosemont, IL · USDOT 2005112 | 31 | 4 of 15 | 1 of 31 |
| VIP Auto Trans IncWillowbrook, IL · USDOT 2561212 | 13 | 3 of 8 | 1 of 13 |
| Freight & Auto Transport IncLemont, IL · USDOT 2579280 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 2 of 12 |
| Grateful Auto TransportHammond, IN · USDOT 2566670 | 8 | 1 of 3 | 0 of 8 |
| Car Transport IncWestmont, IL · USDOT 1814191 | 7 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Who moves out of Cook County
Chicago is in Cook County, IL. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 129,395 people a year leaving Cook County for another state, most often for Indiana (about 15,787), California (about 13,278) and Florida (about 9,643), while about 82,951 (±3,392) a year arrive from other states.
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; estimates are people a year with a 90% margin of error.
Pickup in Chicago and checking the carrier
A loaded car hauler is about 75 feet long, so on narrow Chicago streets the driver may ask to meet at a wide lot; the 13 carriers based here will know which ones work. If the quote comes from a broker, ask which carrier's truck will come and open that USDOT number before pickup. Preparing the car and how car shipping is priced cover the rest.
More in Illinois
146 listed auto transporters are based in Illinois; the state page ranks them all.
Car shipping in Chicago: questions people ask
How many car shipping companies are there in Chicago, IL?
13 FMCSA-registered auto transporters are based in Chicago itself, and 40 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (Burbank, Summit, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge and nearby). All 53 hold active registrations with motor vehicles declared as cargo and a fleet on file. Brokers are registered separately and are not counted.
Who is the largest auto transporter near Chicago?
By reported fleet, Orgil Auto Transport in Rosemont, IL, with 75 trucks on its filing (USDOT 2005112). Fleet size is self-reported and describes capacity, not care; read the record behind the number before you book.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Chicago?
We publish no car-shipping price model, so this page prints no figures. The quote is set by the lane (Chicago to New York City, NY is 791 miles), open or enclosed transport, the car's size and whether it runs, the season and direction, and how flexible your pickup window is. The pricing guide linked below explains each factor.
Will a car hauler pick up at my door in Chicago?
Usually as close as a 75-foot rig can legally and physically get. On narrow residential streets, in HOAs that bar commercial trucks, or where overhead lines are low, the driver will ask to meet at a wide lot nearby. Agree the meeting point when you book, not when the truck is idling.
How have car haulers near Chicago done at roadside inspections?
23 of the 53 listed here were inspected in the past 24 months, 159 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 22 of 81 vehicle inspections (27.2%), against 32.4% for listed auto transporters nationally.
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows. Nobody pays for placement.