Best Car Shipping & Auto Transport Companies near Des Plaines, IL

2 of these carriers are based in Des Plaines; the others serve Des Plaines from towns including Schaumburg (9 mi), Elk Grove Village (5 mi) and Chicago (18 mi).

2 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Belmont-Kolmar Towing

Belmont-Kolmar Towing

5.0 49 reviews
“Starter gave out on my car called for towing from my house to the dealer for repair, very smooth and easy transaction great service by Matt who hooked my car up!”
24/7 towingFleet accountsSince 1947Free consultationFamily-owned
1784 E Oakton St #112
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Glad Transportation Inc.

Glad Transportation Inc.

5.0 7 reviews
“Very professional, easy to work with!!!”
967 Graceland Ave
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Road Commander Auto Transportation

Road Commander Auto Transportation

5.0 50 reviews
“We shipped a 2 day old 2023 XT6 that was handled with kid gloves.”
Free consultationLicensedSince 2022
Northbrook, IL · 7 mi from Des Plaines
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Unlimited Auto Trans LLC

Unlimited Auto Trans LLC

4.7 50 reviews
“I was kindly and passionately helped throughout the entire process, and kept up to date each step of the way.”
Free consultationLicensedSince 2019
Palatine, IL · 9 mi from Des Plaines
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Ustrans

Ustrans

5.0 50 reviews
“He even found a driver on their day off and provided me with express shipping on the same day I called!”
Free consultationLicensedSince 2009
Carol Stream, IL · 10 mi from Des Plaines
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Karma Auto Transport

Karma Auto Transport

4.7 48 reviews
“They did what he said as far as the pick up and delivery.”
Free estimatesFleet accountsSince 2018
Elk Grove Village, IL · 5 mi from Des Plaines
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Listed for people moving a car to or from Des Plaines, IL, these 15 services quote vehicle transport. Most run routes rather than territories, so the nearest office is not always the nearest truck. What each states about carriers, enclosed transport and insurance comes from its own website.

Area overview: Des Plaines, IL

The 15 carriers on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 17,538 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these carriers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (88%) and punctuality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the carriers on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 2 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites. Domain records put 4 websites of the carriers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 3 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 12 of the carriers on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 11 list a public email. We count these figures across the carriers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the carrier before you book.

Which services listed for Des Plaines quote for free?

5 of the 15 services say quotes are free. Quoting is routine in this trade, and the number you get is a bid on a route rather than a fixed price. Give the same details to each one, including whether the car runs, or you will be comparing quotes for different jobs.

Carxnow Auto Transport & Towing

Carxnow Auto Transport & Towing

4.9 30 reviews
“The driver was very professional, polite and took excellent care of our vehicle.”
Emergency serviceSince 2018Prices online
Schaumburg, IL · 9 mi from Des Plaines
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Montway Auto Transport

Montway Auto Transport

4.7 46 reviews
“The driver was so nice, took great care of my car and delivered it just when he said he would.”
Since 2007
Schaumburg, IL · 9 mi from Des Plaines
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Car Shipping

Car Shipping

5.0 16 reviews
“The attention to detail and follow up was just spectacular!”
Free consultationSince 2023
Elk Grove Village, IL · 5 mi from Des Plaines
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The Merchant Transport LLC

The Merchant Transport LLC

4.7 36 reviews
“Great response time, reasonable priced, timely communication and friendly.”
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Sunway Carriers Inc

Sunway Carriers Inc

4.5 17 reviews
“They always answer the phone and are ready to help.”
Since 2018
Plainfield, IL · 33 mi from Des Plaines
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Pro Truck Inc

Pro Truck Inc

5.0 11 reviews
“I have used the service and they are very efficient”
Since 2020
Mount Prospect, IL · 3 mi from Des Plaines
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Sonax Inc

Sonax Inc

5.0 9 reviews
“They were extremely easy to get a hold of, their communication and customer service was very, informative, quick to answer any questions I had and reassuring during the process of transporting my jeep from California to Illinois.”
Since 2023
Schaumburg, IL · 9 mi from Des Plaines
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Americargo Inc.

Americargo Inc.

4.2 28 reviews
“The driver was able to meet me close to my work so I was able to pick this car up during my lunch break, which made it that much easier to work with them.”
Chicago, IL · 18 mi from Des Plaines
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Teper Transportation

Teper Transportation

4.9 6 reviews
“It's always pleasure to work with Wojtek and Sal”
Free estimatesOpen 24 hoursSince 2008
Arlington Heights, IL · 6 mi from Des Plaines
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