Shipping a Car from Chicago, IL to Colorado Springs, CO
A 1,104-mile trip heading west, through Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado: that is Chicago to Colorado Springs. Transit after dispatch is about 2–3 days (22 hours of driving, plus stops). Demand is moderate, so pickup windows are usually easy to fill.
Timing and Seasonality
Colorado Springs has a large military community, so summer permanent-change-of-station season (about May to August) tightens carrier space. Snow in the northern tier of states can push dates back from December to February; spring and fall run smoothest. Three weeks of lead time works well for 1,104 miles. Across Illinois expect harsh winters and strong winds off the lake; across Colorado, heavy mountain snow on I-70 and Front Range storms.
The Route and Corridor
Along the way the route touches Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado. Expect harsh winters and strong winds off the lake in Illinois. In Kansas, I-70 and I-35 cross, and the Kansas Turnpike is tolled. In Iowa, I-80 and I-35 are the backbone, with long open stretches. Pickup is on Central time and delivery on Mountain time, so a driver's call can come an hour off your clock. Toll roads in Illinois and Kansas are built into carrier pricing.
What Chicago to Colorado Springs Costs
A sedan on an open trailer is priced at roughly $660–$940 on this corridor, or $0.72 for each of the 1,104 miles. SUVs and pickups usually add about 12% ($740–$1,055); enclosed sedan transport is $955–$1,365, roughly 45% more than open. Ending in Denver instead (66 mi from Colorado Springs) is estimated at $655–$930. For scale, Newark, NJ to Orlando, FL is a similar 1,112-mile move at $665–$945.
| Service | Vehicle | Price Range | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sedan / Coupe | $660–$940 | Standard choice for everyday cars |
| Open | SUV / Truck | $740–$1,055 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Open | Minivan | $740–$1,055 | Taller, heavier vehicles |
| Enclosed | Sedan / Coupe | $955–$1,365 | High-value or low cars |
Prices shown are for a typical sedan; your quote depends on exact addresses, condition and season.
Pickup and Delivery Details
Pickup in Chicago. The nation's busiest rail and trucking crossroads, with I-55, I-90 and I-94 feeding most long hauls. Drivers often use the O'Hare International Airport area as a staging reference. Trucks working Chicago lean on I-55, I-90 and I-94.
Delivery in Colorado Springs. The nearest major airport, Colorado Springs Airport, is a common landmark for meeting a driver. Trucks serving Colorado Springs lean on I-25. Cold-season storms around Colorado Springs can push pickup dates back by a day or two.
Practical Tips for This Lane
- Mention military orders. Service members should say so when quoting; some carriers hold space for orders-driven moves.
- Be flexible on the date. A four-day pickup window lets dispatchers slot your car into a load heading west.
- Ask for a call-ahead. Request a heads-up the evening before the truck reaches Colorado Springs.