960 miles · 3 to 5 day transit
Car Shipping
Chicago to
Dallas
Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Chicago to Dallas car shipping: about 960 miles on I-55 and I-44, 3 to 5 days in transit, with a published range of $750 to $1,050 for a sedan on an open carrier.
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Route overview
Chicago to Dallas is about 960 miles, heading southwest on I-55 and I-44. The published transit of 3 to 5 days after pickup works out to roughly 190 to 320 miles a day, slower than driving it yourself because the truck stops for other vehicles and federal rules cap the driver at 11 hours behind the wheel per shift.
The published range for a standard sedan on an open carrier is $750 to $1,050, about 78 cents to $1.09 a mile.
Once a truck is assigned you get the driver’s contact details, and drivers usually call ahead on the day of pickup and again before delivery.
Open transport suits most vehicles on a route this long. Enclosed trailers cost more and earn it for classic, luxury and low-clearance cars, which would otherwise ride 3 to 5 days exposed to weather and road grit.
Distance
~960 miles via I-55 and I-44
Transit
3 to 5 days after pickup
Typical rate
$750 to $1,050 for a sedan on an open carrier*
Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Chicago pickup, ask for the carrier's MC or USDOT number to check on FMCSA SAFER and for its cargo insurance certificate; the Bill of Lading guide explains the inspection you sign at both ends, and the disclaimer sets out who is responsible for what.
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