Velocity trucks · twice a week
Chicago to Texas
Car Shipping
Chicago and its suburbs to Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the rest of Texas, and Texas back to Chicago.
Velocity Logistics trucks and drivers run Chicago to Texas and back twice a week, so most cars ride with a Velocity driver door to door. Chicago to Dallas is about 970 miles and Chicago to Houston about 1,090. Open transport from Chicago to Dallas usually runs about $860–$1,230 per car all-in right now. Enclosed adds 30–50% over open.
- Velocity trucks run Chicago to Texas twice a week
- Licensed & insured · USDOT 4494211 · MC 1777008
- One written, all-in quote. No surprise fees.
Request a Quote
Step 1 of 2 · Your vehicle and route
We typically respond within minutes during business hours.
- 2× a week
- Velocity trucks, both directions
- $860–$1,230
- Most cars, open, Chicago to Dallas
- Door to door
- Chicago, suburbs & all of Texas
- Within minutes
- Your written quote, by email
Real cars, real reviews
Our customers say it best.
Cars we've picked up and delivered, and what their owners wrote on Google. Read the reviews on Google
“This company did exactly what was promised. Very professional and easy to work with. Simple process overall with transportation and no funny business. Safe to say I will be using velocity logistics for future vehicle transportation! Thank you”
“Have used these guys several times and is always a breeze. Will continue to do business with them.”
“Proper business being ran by a Stellar individual. I do not trust anyone else with my cars or motorcycles. Enthusiast owned which makes even more personable.”
Pricing
What it costs, and what you get.
Ranges below are live, refreshed a few times a day. Your written quote is the final number.
Most cars, open, Chicago to Dallas
$860–$1,230
One standard car that runs, all-in, right now.
Get my exact priceEvery quote includes
- Door-to-door pickup and delivery
- Insured transport: we're fully insured, and every partner carrier is vetted for active authority and cargo insurance
- Photo inspection at pickup and delivery, plus a digital bill of lading
- Status updates from dispatch while your car is on the road
- One written, all-in price. No surprise fees.
What sets your price
- Distance and ZIP codes
- Exact pickup and delivery addresses, not just the cities.
- Your vehicle
- Its size, and whether it runs and rolls.
- Open or enclosed
- Enclosed usually adds 30–50% over open.
- Your dates and the season
- Peak weeks on a busy route cost more, so earlier requests help.
Common Chicago and Texas moves
| Route | Distance | Typical transit | Open, today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago to Dallas | ~970 miles | About 2 days | $860–$1,230 |
| Chicago to Houston | ~1,090 miles | About 2 days | $990–$1,410 |
| Chicago to Austin or San Antonio | ~1,150–1,230 miles | Confirmed with quote | Quoted per move |
| Dallas or Houston to Chicago | ~970–1,090 miles | About 2 days | Quoted per move |
Prices are current ranges for one standard car that runs, on an open carrier. Enclosed usually adds 30–50%, and your written quote is the final number.
Chicago to Texas
Good to know on this route.
Twice a week, both directions
Velocity trucks run Chicago to Texas and back twice a week, so the wait for a spot on the truck is usually short.
Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana
Door-to-door pickup across Chicago, its suburbs and Northwest Indiana, delivered anywhere in Texas.
Open or enclosed
Open is how most cars travel. Enclosed adds 30–50% and is the right call for a classic, exotic or low-clearance car.
On this lane most cars 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.
How it works
From quote to delivery in eight steps.
The same path for every move, so you always know what happens next and who is doing it.
You bookSteps 01 to 04
- Step 01
Request a Quote
Fill out the quote form with your vehicle, pickup and delivery ZIP codes, and dates.
- Step 02
Get your quote by email
A clear, all-in written quote lands in your inbox, typically within minutes.
- Step 03
Sign your agreement
Add the remaining pickup and delivery details, then read and sign your transport agreement online.
- Step 04
Pay your deposit
Pay your deposit by credit card or ACH through our online customer portal.
We haulSteps 05 to 08
- Step 05
Your spot is secured
We assign a driver and your spot on the truck is locked in. You get a confirmation and a direct line to dispatch.
- Step 06
We pick up your car
The driver does an inspection with photos at pickup and secures your vehicle for the trip.
- Step 07
We transport it
Your vehicle heads to its destination, with status updates from dispatch along the way.
- Step 08
We deliver it
Door-to-door delivery where it needs to go, a final walkaround with photos, and a digital bill of lading.
Our own trucks and drivers
A licensed carrier that tells you who's hauling your car.
Velocity is a licensed motor carrier with its own trucks and drivers in Indianapolis. When our schedule can't cover a route, a vetted carrier hauls it through our licensed broker partner, and you know before pickup.
- 01
You know who's hauling
Our own trucks and drivers whenever our schedule covers the route. If a vetted partner carrier hauls your car instead, we tell you before pickup.
- 02
You talk to dispatch
The people who schedule the truck answer your call, in Indianapolis, from quote to delivery.
- 03
You can check us
Licensed and insured motor carrier, USDOT 4494211 and MC 1777008, with insurance on file at the FMCSA.
Verify on FMCSA
The equipment
Our own trucks, trailers and drivers.
Owned, operated and maintained in-house. Our owner still drives, and every driver follows the same inspection and securement routine.
- Ford Super Duty pickup trucks
- 3 to 5 car open trailers and 1 to 3 car enclosed trailers
- Volvo and Peterbilt semis
- 7 to 9 car open and enclosed trailers
Straight answers
Common questions.
Still unsure? Call dispatch at (317) 934-4366 and talk to the people who schedule the trucks.
Request a QuoteHow much does it cost to ship a car from Chicago to Texas?
On an open carrier, most cars from Chicago to Dallas run about $860–$1,230 all-in right now, and Chicago to Houston about $990–$1,410. The exact price depends on the ZIP codes, the vehicle, open versus enclosed and your dates. You get one written, all-in quote, usually within minutes during business hours.
How long does it take to ship a car from Chicago to Dallas or Houston?
About two days on the road once the car is loaded. Because Velocity trucks run the lane twice a week, the wait for pickup is usually short, and dispatch confirms the window when you book.
Will my car ride on a Velocity truck?
Usually, yes. Chicago to and from Texas is a route Velocity trucks and drivers run twice a week, so most cars ride with Velocity from pickup to delivery. If a date doesn't fit our schedule, we'll offer a vetted partner carrier and tell you before pickup.
Do you ship from Texas back to Chicago?
Yes. The trucks run both directions on the same twice-weekly schedule, open or enclosed, door to door.
How do I get a quote, and how fast will I hear back?
Fill out the quote form with your vehicle details, pickup and delivery ZIP codes, and timeline, or call us. We email you a clear, all-in quote, typically within minutes during business hours. To book, you add the remaining details, read and sign your agreement, and pay your deposit by credit card or ACH through our online portal.
Is my vehicle insured during transport?
Yes. Velocity Logistics is a fully insured, licensed motor carrier (USDOT 4494211, MC 1777008), and every partner carrier we use is vetted for active authority and cargo insurance. Every move includes an inspection with photos at pickup and delivery and a digital bill of lading, so the vehicle's condition is documented end to end.
Ready when you are
A written, all-in quote, typically within minutes.
Tell us the vehicle, the pickup and delivery ZIP codes and your dates. Dispatch replies by email, typically within minutes during business hours.