Car Shipping from Chicago, IL to Mesa, AZ

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Distance
1,758 mi
Transit Time
5-7 days
Estimated Cost
$950–$1250
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Shipping from Chicago, IL

Chicago is the crossroads of American auto transport. Four major interstates converge here. I-90 and I-94 run east to west. I-55 drops south toward St. Louis. I-80 is one of the most heavily used carrier corridors in the country running straight across the middle of the US. Manheim Chicago is one of the largest and most active auto auctions in the Midwest. The dealer market across the metro and suburbs is deep. Carriers are always moving through Chicago because there is always another load waiting for them.

Pickups from Chicago run 1 to 3 days most of the time. The northern suburbs, western suburbs, and south side generally work better for carrier access than tight downtown neighborhoods. We move cars from the city regularly but if you can arrange a pickup from a suburb or parking lot near an on-ramp it smooths things out. Winter is Chicago's one challenge. January and February can slow pickups by a few days as some carriers avoid the Great Lakes region during heavy snowfall weeks. The rest of the year is fast and competitive. Get a quote to check current availability.

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Arriving in Mesa, AZ

Mesa is the eastern anchor of the Phoenix metro and carriers treat it as Phoenix for all practical purposes. I-60 runs through Mesa heading east toward Globe and connects to the broader Phoenix freeway system at I-10 and the Loop 202. Manheim Phoenix is located in Tolleson on the west side of the metro at 201 North 83rd Avenue, and ADESA has a location in Chandler just south of Mesa. IAA and Copart both have Phoenix area facilities. The dealer market across Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and the East Valley is substantial. Carriers running the I-10 corridor between California and Texas, and the I-17 and I-40 corridors heading north, have constant business in this metro.

Delivering to Mesa is easy. Carriers coming off I-10 from California or Texas, or dropping down I-17 from Flagstaff and the north, route naturally through the East Valley. Large haulers prefer the freeway-adjacent staging areas and commercial zones, which are plentiful in Mesa. The city is well suited for car haulers compared to denser urban environments. Deliveries to residential neighborhoods go smoothly and meetups are rarely required.

Pricing on This Route

Shipping a standard sedan from Chicago to Mesa on open carrier currently estimates between $950 and $1250. That is based on the 1,758-mile distance and current market conditions.

Chicago runs right around the national average on most routes. Summer is busiest and prices edge up a little. Winter sees slightly more variability because of the weather factor. Routes to and from the South, Texas, and Florida are very active and competitively priced. Long haul routes to the West Coast are solid because carriers on I-80 fill up in both directions. Get a quote and see exactly where your lane sits.

Mesa prices are essentially Phoenix prices. This is one of the most competitive auto transport markets in the country. Lanes to Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, and Denver are extremely active. Winter snowbird season from November through April keeps carrier volume high in both directions. Summer pricing can tick up slightly because some carriers avoid the desert heat runs, but the market stays competitive. You are not paying a suburb premium here the way you might in other metros. Get a quote to see your exact price.

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