Illinois to Arizona Car Shipping

Preparing your car for shipping from Illinois to Arizona is simple but important. Start by removing all personal items from inside your vehicle, including toll passes, GPS devices, and any fragile objects. These items aren’t covered by insurance and could shift during transport.

Next, remove or secure any exterior accessories like bike racks, spoilers, or antenna toppers that could be damaged or fall off. Make sure you have a working key to give the driver – they’ll need it to load and unload your car.

Clean your vehicle inside and out before pickup. This makes it easier to spot any existing damage during the inspection. Take photos of your car from all angles as a record.

Finally, check that your gas tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full. Too much gas adds weight, while too little could cause problems if the carrier needs to move your car at the destination.

For complete details, visit our Vehicle Shipping Tips page. Following these steps will help ensure your car arrives safely in Arizona.

Yes, your vehicle is fully insured during transport from Illinois to Arizona. All Sherpa Auto Transport carriers must carry minimum $1,000,000 liability insurance and $100,000 cargo insurance.

Before your Illinois to Arizona shipment begins, we verify each carrier’s insurance is active and valid. We also require all carriers to add Sherpa as a Certificate Holder on their policy for extra protection.

This insurance covers your vehicle against damage during loading, transport, and unloading. However, we recommend documenting your car’s condition with photos before pickup in Illinois and upon delivery in Arizona.

Important: Personal items left inside your vehicle are not covered by carrier insurance. Remove all belongings except for a spare tire, car jack, and less than a quarter tank of gas.

We recommend scheduling your car shipping service from Illinois to Arizona at least 2-3 weeks in advance. However, booking earlier gives you the best results.

Here’s why early booking helps:

• Better pricing: More time allows carriers to group your car with other shipments going the same route
• More carrier options: Popular routes like Illinois to Arizona fill up quickly
• Flexible pickup dates: You’ll have more scheduling options that work with your timeline

If you need faster service, we can often arrange pickup within 1-7 days, but this may cost more and limit your carrier choices.

Pro tip: Book as soon as you know your moving date. You can always adjust your pickup window later if your plans change.

No payment is due at the time of booking. We do require a payment method on file so that it is available to charge once a carrier is secured. We accept all major debit and credit cards, including Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express. The most convenient option is to pay for your shipment in full by credit card at the time a carrier is secured.

We also allow you to pay for your Initial Payment via credit or debit card and then pay the outstanding balance on delivery day via cash or a certified check made out to the carrier.

Your Sherpa shipment includes up to 100 lbs of personal items or household goods stored in the trunk area or secured below the window line. If you are shipping to or from a port or your shipment includes ocean transit, your vehicle must be emptied of all items. Sherpa and your assigned carrier cannot be responsible for personal items left inside the vehicle. See our Vehicle Shipping Tips for more details.

Yes. It is important that you, or another adult that you trust, is there for pickup and delivery of your vehicle. This designated person plays an important role in the shipping process including documenting the state of the vehicle and signing the Bill of Lading, which acts as a receipt of the vehicle’s condition.

Open transport uses open-air trailers that carry 8-10 vehicles at once. This is the most common and affordable option, costing about 50% less than enclosed transport. Your car will be exposed to weather and road debris during the 1,200+ mile journey from Illinois to Arizona, but damage is rare.

Enclosed transport uses covered trailers that fully protect your vehicle from weather, dust, and debris. This premium service typically carries fewer cars (2-6 vehicles) and costs significantly more. It’s ideal for luxury cars, classics, or vehicles with custom paint jobs.

For most standard vehicles shipping from Illinois to Arizona, open transport is perfectly safe and much more budget-friendly. Choose enclosed transport if your car is worth over $50,000 or has sentimental value you can’t replace. Learn more in our complete open vs enclosed transport guide.

Yes, we offer door-to-door auto transport service from Illinois to Arizona. This means we’ll pick up your car from your home, office, or any address you choose in Illinois and deliver it directly to your specified location in Arizona.

Here’s how it works: When you book your Illinois to Arizona car shipment, simply provide us with your preferred pickup and delivery addresses. Our assigned carrier will come directly to these locations to handle your vehicle. This saves you time and eliminates the need to drive to a terminal or depot.

However, some locations may have restrictions due to narrow streets, low-hanging branches, or local regulations. If your carrier can’t access your exact address safely, they’ll work with you to find a nearby alternative spot like a shopping center or gas station – always within a reasonable distance of your original location.

Door-to-door service is included in most of our Illinois to Arizona shipping quotes at no extra charge, making it both convenient and cost-effective for your cross-country move.

Many Auto Transport companies try to tease customers with lower rates, only to surprise you with “hidden costs” later. At Sherpa Auto Transport, we do things differently. We provide one locked-in price upfront and stick to it. If unexpected costs arise, we pay them out of our own pocket.

While we may not always be the cheapest option at first glance, our commitment to transparency and reliability offers exceptional value. As a premium service, we ensure an stress-free experience from start to finish.

We transport sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, vans and motorcycles across the nation, including service to Alaska and Hawaii. At this time, we do not service boats, golf carts, ATVs, or RVs. We can ship both operable and inoperable vehicles so long as the vehicle can roll, brake, and steer, and that you can provide the carrier with a key to the vehicle. We can also ship electric vehicles.

Visit Sherpa’s FAQ page to learn more about car shipping!