535 miles · 2 to 3 day transit
Car Shipping
Memphis to
Chicago
Auto Transport Pros connects you with licensed, insured partners for Memphis to Chicago car shipping: about 535 miles on I-57 North, 2 to 3 days in transit, with a published range of $550 to $750 for a sedan on an open carrier.
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Route overview
Memphis to Chicago is about 535 miles, heading north on I-57 North. The published transit of 2 to 3 days after pickup works out to roughly 180 to 270 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 $550 to $750, about $1.03 to $1.40 a mile. Loading, inspection and dispatch cost the same on any route, so a short run like this one carries a higher per-mile rate than a cross-country move.
Leave about a quarter tank of fuel and take out toll transponders and parking passes, so the vehicle does not register tolls while it rides on the trailer.
Most regional moves go on open carriers. Enclosed transport is quoted on request for high-value vehicles.
Distance
~535 miles via I-57 North
Transit
2 to 3 days after pickup
Typical rate
$550 to $750 for a sedan on an open carrier*
Every partner is licensed and insured. Before the Memphis 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.
Planning this corridor
Guides for a move of this type
- How to Prepare Your Car for Shipping A checklist of the most important things to do before your car is picked up by a transport carrier.
- Door-to-Door vs Terminal-to-Terminal Auto Transport Comparing the pros and cons of door-to-door delivery against terminal vehicle drop-offs.
- What is the Bill of Lading in Auto Transport? Why the Bill of Lading (BOL) is the most critical document during the vehicle shipping process.
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