Our own trucks · weekly
Indianapolis to Chicago
Auto Transport
Every week on our own trucks — enclosed and open.
Velocity Logistics' own trucks run between Indianapolis and Chicago, IL every week — about 185 miles, typically same day to 1 day in transit, door to door in both directions. Open transport usually runs about $500–$800 per car, and enclosed typically adds 30–50%.
Indianapolis to Chicago is a short, high-frequency lane we run in both directions — Chicago back to Indianapolis just as regularly. At roughly 185 miles up I-65 it's often a same-day or next-day move, and our own trucks run it every week, so cars usually ride with a Velocity driver; if a date doesn't fit our schedule, we'll offer a vetted partner carrier and tell you before pickup.
Route facts
Door to door, both ways — Chicago to Indianapolis on the sameweekly schedule, via I-65. Prices are typical all-in ranges for one standard car on an open carrier; enclosed usually adds 30–50%, and your written quote is the final number. Pickup windows confirmed by dispatch, usually within a day or two of booking.
Before you book
Know who's actually hauling your car.
Most car shipping companies you find online are national brokers: they sell the move, then post it for a carrier to pick up. Velocity runs its own trucks out of Indianapolis. Here's how booking with us compares.
| Topic | Velocity Logistics | Typical national broker |
|---|---|---|
| Who hauls your car | Our own trucks and drivers on our core routes. Anywhere else, a vetted partner carrier arranged through our licensed broker partner, and we tell you which before pickup. | Your order is posted to a load board for any carrier to accept. You often don't know who's coming until pickup day. |
| Your price | One written, all-in quote from dispatch, usually within minutes during business hours. | Often a low estimate to win the booking, which can rise if no truck accepts it. |
| Who you talk to | The dispatch team that schedules the truck, in Indianapolis — (317) 934-4366. | A sales team that hands your order off to a carrier you've never spoken to. |
| Condition records | Photo inspection at pickup and delivery, plus a digital bill of lading. | Whatever the carrier that accepts the load happens to provide. |
| Licensing you can check | Motor carrier authority: USDOT 4494211, MC 1777008. | Broker authority only — no trucks of their own. |
Brokers aren't bad. When our trucks can't cover a route, we arrange the move through a licensed broker partner with vetted carriers. The difference is you always know who's hauling your car before it leaves.
Who ships this lane
The traffic we move to Chicago.
Dealers & auctions
Dealer trades and auction runs between the two markets — Manheim Chicago and area lots — move constantly on this lane, with quick turnarounds and photos at both ends.
Corporate & relocation
Fast corporate relocations and household moves between Indy and Chicagoland, picked up and delivered right at the door.
Collector & specialty
Collector and specialty cars headed to Chicago-area shows and dealers, moved enclosed when the vehicle calls for it.
Enclosed vs. open
Which service fits this lane?
On a short hop like Indy–Chicago, open transport is fast and economical for everyday vehicles. Enclosed runs about 30–50% more and is the choice for luxury, classic, or exotic cars you'd rather keep off an open deck up I-65. Either way you get the same securement and photo documentation.
Verified on Super Dispatch
Brokers hire us to haul their customers' cars.
Verified recommendations from the brokers and dealers who book Velocity on Super Dispatch. Book direct and talk to the same dispatch team.
This was an amazing carrier to work with. Excellent communication the whole time and prompt pickup/delivery. Highly recommend.
Throughout the many times we have worked with this transporter, they consistently deliver excellent work. Thanks so much!
We greatly appreciate your professionalism and reliability. We hope to work again in the future. Thank you.
Straight answers
Indianapolis to Chicago — common questions.
How long does Indianapolis to Chicago car shipping take?
It's a short lane — about 185 miles up I-65 — so it's frequently a same-day or next-day move once loaded. Because we run it weekly, pickup windows are usually quick to schedule.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Indianapolis to Chicago?
On an open carrier, most cars on this lane run about $500–$800, all-in. Enclosed transport typically adds 30–50%. The exact price depends on the vehicle's size and condition, open versus enclosed, and how tight your timeline is — and you get one written, all-in quote straight from our dispatch team, usually within minutes during business hours.
Do you pick up outside Indianapolis or deliver outside Chicago?
Yes. We pick up across Indiana and deliver throughout Chicagoland — the suburbs and collar counties included. Send your pickup and delivery ZIP codes to confirm.
Can you ship a car from Chicago to Indianapolis too?
Yes. It's a two-way lane and one of our most frequent runs — Chicago back to Indianapolis, enclosed or open, door to door.
Will my car ride on a Velocity truck?
Usually, yes. Velocity Logistics is a licensed and insured motor carrier, and we work carrier first. Our own trucks and drivers run Indianapolis–Chicago every week, so most cars on this lane ride with Velocity; if a date doesn't fit our schedule, we'll offer a vetted partner carrier and tell you before pickup.
Other lanes we run every week
Before you book
Get a quote
Tell us about your move.
Share your vehicles, route, and timeline. Dispatch emails you a straightforward, all-in quote — and tells you whose truck your car will ride on.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
We typically respond within minutes during business hours.