Illinois to Arizona
- Distance
- 1,750 mi
- Transit
- 4–7 days
- Open from
- $1,100
Arizona · Loop 101
Car Shipping Scottsdale, AZ
Door-to-door auto transport from $800 · Pickup in 1–3 days · Open and enclosed carriers
- Chicago: from $1,250
- Minneapolis: from $1,200
- Detroit: from $1,425
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- Insured carriers
- 1–5 day pickup
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- Interstates
- Loop 101, SR-51, I-10 via Loop 202
- Nearest terminal or port
- Shares the Phoenix carrier network; yards 20–30 minutes west
- Typical pickup lead time
- 1–3 days
- after booking
- To Chicago
- $1,250 – $1,675
- 4–7 days · open
- To Minneapolis
- $1,200 – $1,575
- 4–7 days · open
- To Detroit
- $1,425 – $1,900
- 5–8 days · open
Car shipping in Scottsdale: the enclosed capital of the Southwest
Scottsdale ships a different kind of car. The golf communities of North Scottsdale fill each winter with residents from Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Seattle and Denver who bring the second car and, often, the nice one; the January collector auctions draw hundreds of enclosed single-vehicle shipments from every state; and the garages in DC Ranch, Silverleaf and Paradise Valley hold cars that never travel on an open deck. The result is one of the highest enclosed shares in the country and a carrier network that keeps hard-sided trailers with liftgates in the Valley from October to April.
The rest of the traffic is ordinary and easy: relocations to the city's health-care and finance employers, families in the newer developments along Loop 101, students at ASU's nearby campuses, and buyers collecting cars from the dealer row on Frank Lloyd Wright. Scottsdale shares the Phoenix carrier hub twenty minutes to the west, so a pickup is assigned within one to three days in any month. The quote form above is set to Scottsdale; add the other end of the trip and your vehicle for a range.
Pickup and delivery in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley
Almost every address is a driveway pickup. South Scottsdale's grid, the neighborhoods along Shea and Cactus, McCormick Ranch, Gainey Ranch, Kierland, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Troon, Desert Mountain, the Boulders and the developments along Pima Road all take a 75-foot truck wherever the street lets it turn. The gated communities, which is most of North Scottsdale, admit a delivery truck with a call from the resident or meet the driver at the visitor lane; it does not change the price. Paradise Valley's estate lots are wide but the streets are winding and some are private; the driver confirms the spot the day before.
The exceptions are Old Town's blocks, where the handover is at a lot on Scottsdale Road or at the Fashion Square garages, and the streets that climb the McDowell foothills, where a loaded hauler cannot stop safely and the handover is at the bottom. Sky Harbor's hotel lots on 44th Street are the usual airport handover; Scottsdale Airport's FBO lots on the north side work for customers arriving privately.
Auction week is its own season. Enclosed carriers into the Valley are booked out by mid-December for mid-January, and single-vehicle enclosed loads with a dedicated policy are available for the higher-value entries. Book in November, tell your specialist the auction and the consignment date, and the delivery is timed to the lot's receiving window.
The sun is the year-round fact. A car that will sit outside all season wants a shade and a tire check after the first hot week; a car left through the summer should be garaged with the battery on a tender.
Inbound
Top routes to Scottsdale
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Minnesota to Arizona
- Distance
- 1,650 mi
- Transit
- 4–7 days
- Open from
- $1,100
Michigan to Arizona
- Distance
- 1,980 mi
- Transit
- 5–7 days
- Open from
- $1,200
Price examples
What it costs to ship a car from Scottsdale
Sedan, running, standard pickup window. Reverse direction prices are usually within 10% of these.
| From Scottsdale to | Distance | Transit | Open carrier | Enclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 1,740 mi | 4–7 days | $1,250 – $1,675 | $1,825 – $2,425 |
| Minneapolis, MN | 1,650 mi | 4–7 days | $1,200 – $1,575 | $1,725 – $2,300 |
| Detroit, MI | 1,970 mi | 5–8 days | $1,425 – $1,900 | $2,075 – $2,750 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,440 mi | 4–6 days | $1,175 – $1,575 | $1,725 – $2,275 |
| Denver, CO | 830 mi | 2–4 days | $800 – $1,075 | $1,175 – $1,550 |
- Distance1,740 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,250 – $1,675Enclosed$1,825 – $2,425
- Distance1,650 miTransit4–7 daysOpen carrier$1,200 – $1,575Enclosed$1,725 – $2,300
- Distance1,970 miTransit5–8 daysOpen carrier$1,425 – $1,900Enclosed$2,075 – $2,750
- Seattle, WADistance1,440 miTransit4–6 daysOpen carrier$1,175 – $1,575Enclosed$1,725 – $2,275
- Denver, CODistance830 miTransit2–4 daysOpen carrier$800 – $1,075Enclosed$1,175 – $1,550
Services
Car shipping services in Scottsdale
The services Scottsdale customers book most, with the low end of each typical range.
- from $850
Snowbird Car Shipping
Seasonal shipping to Florida and Arizona each fall, and home again in spring. Book early for the best window.
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Enclosed Transport
Hard-sided trailers for classic, exotic, luxury and low-clearance cars. Weather and road-debris protection.
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Door-to-Door Shipping
The carrier picks up and delivers as close to your address as the truck can safely get. No terminals, no extra trips.
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Why AutoShippingUS
Why Scottsdale drivers choose AutoShippingUS
Enclosed capacity checked before you commit
Before you book a classic, an exotic or an auction consignment, your specialist checks that a hard-sided carrier with a liftgate is available in the Valley for your dates, so the car is not waiting a week for a trailer that happens to be passing.
Gatehouse rules from Grayhawk to Desert Mountain
North Scottsdale's communities each decide whether a hauler comes through the gate or meets you in the visitor lane. Your specialist confirms which applies when the truck is assigned.
Auction week, booked in November
The January consignment windows fill the Valley's enclosed capacity. Book in November and your specialist secures the enclosed carrier early, with a cargo insurance limit matched to the car's value.
Questions
Scottsdale car shipping questions
Not covered here? A specialist can answer route-specific questions in a couple of minutes.
888-706-8784$1,100–$1,550 from Chicago or Minneapolis, $1,200–$1,700 from Detroit, roughly $1,000–$1,400 from Seattle and $650–$950 from Denver for a running sedan on an open carrier. Enclosed, which many Scottsdale customers choose, adds 40–60%; SUVs and pickups 12–20%.
One to three days. Scottsdale shares the Phoenix carrier network and sits on Loop 101, twenty to thirty minutes from the Tolleson yards, so it is on every Valley load.
More than almost anywhere in the West. Collector cars for the January auctions, golf-community residents' cars and exotics for the North Scottsdale garages make up a large share of the winter loads.
Most North Scottsdale communities, DC Ranch, Silverleaf, Grayhawk, Troon, Desert Mountain and the Boulders, admit a delivery truck with a call to the gate or meet the driver at the visitor lane. It does not change the price.
Yes, enclosed and often as single-vehicle loads. Book in November; enclosed carriers into the Valley are booked out by mid-December.
Inbound from October through January, with the auction week in mid-January the busiest stretch. Outbound from late March through May. September and February are the cheapest.
Old Town's blocks and the streets climbing the McDowell foothills. Everything else in Scottsdale is wide enough for a hauler.
Guides
Before you ship from Scottsdale
10 min read
Snowbird Car Shipping Guide: When to Book, What It Costs
Book southbound shipments 2–3 weeks before you fly, ideally before mid-October. Expect $900–$1,450 open from the Northeast or Midwest to Florida and 3–6 days in transit. Reverse the plan in late March.
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8 min read
How to Ship a Car You Bought Online or Out of State
Confirm the seller or dealer will release the car to a carrier, get the pickup contact and hours, ship on an open carrier for most purchases, and inspect on delivery before the driver leaves. Expect $550–$2,000 depending on distance.
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How to Prepare a Car for Shipping: 12-Point Checklist
Wash the car, photograph every panel, leave a quarter tank of fuel, remove personal items and toll tags, fold in mirrors, note existing damage on the Bill of Lading, and hand over one set of keys.
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Ready to ship a car from Scottsdale?
Carriers pick up across Scottsdale in 1–3 days. Enter your route and vehicle and a specialist confirms a firm price within business hours.
Average response time under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Sun 7am–9pm ET).
Last updated September 12, 2026 · Written by the AutoShippingUS Editorial Team · Reviewed by Christofer Whiteman, Editor · Industry review by Sarah Williams, Independent auto transport consultant, 20 years in the industry