1,005 miles · 3 to 5 day transit
Car Shipping
Denver to
Chicago
Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Denver to Chicago car shipping: about 1,005 miles on I-80 and I-76, 3 to 5 days in transit, with a published range of $750 to $1,000 for a sedan on an open carrier.
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Route overview
Denver to Chicago is about 1,005 miles, heading east on I-80 and I-76. The published transit of 3 to 5 days after pickup works out to roughly 200 to 340 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 $1,000, about 75 cents to 100 cents a mile.
If your street in Denver or Chicago is too narrow, too steep or too tree-lined for a full-size carrier, the driver will arrange to meet at a nearby open lot instead.
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
~1,005 miles via I-80 and I-76
Transit
3 to 5 days after pickup
Typical rate
$750 to $1,000 for a sedan on an open carrier*
Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Denver 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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