How much does it cost to ship a car to or from Minnesota?
Most Minnesota car shipping lands between $450 and $1,950+ on an open carrier. A regional lane such as Minneapolis to Chicago — roughly 410 miles — runs $450–$700 and delivers in 2–4 days. A long haul such as Minneapolis to Los Angeles, about 1,930 miles, runs $900–$1,950+ over 7–10 days.
Vehicle size, running condition, open versus enclosed transport and how soon you need pickup move your quote within that range.
Call (866) 517-7015 to price your exact lane, or use the transport cost calculator.
Minnesota Car Transport Routes & Highways
| Interstate Highways (Main Cross-State Routes) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I-35: Runs north-south through Minnesota, starting at the Iowa border and extending up to Duluth near Lake Superior. Crucial for transporting vehicles between southern cities like Albert Lea and major metropolitan areas like Minneapolis and St. Paul, continuing north to Duluth. | |||
| I-90: An east-west route across southern Minnesota, connecting South Dakota to Wisconsin. Key for cross-state car shipping through cities like Worthington, Austin, and Rochester. | |||
| I-94: Travels east-west across central Minnesota from North Dakota to Wisconsin. Essential for vehicle transport between Fargo-Moorhead, St. Cloud, and the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul). | |||
| U.S. Highways (Regional and Secondary Routes) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 2 (US-2): Runs east-west across northern Minnesota from North Dakota to Wisconsin. Important for transporting vehicles through northern cities like Bemidji and Grand Rapids. | |||
| U.S. Route 10 (US-10): Extends from Fargo, North Dakota, through central Minnesota to the Twin Cities. Commonly used for car shipping between western Minnesota and Minneapolis-St. Paul. | |||
| U.S. Route 52 (US-52): Runs southeast from the Twin Cities through Rochester toward Iowa. Vital for transporting vehicles between the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota. | |||
| Scenic Routes (Seasonal and Specialized Shipments) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Great River Road: Follows the Mississippi River along Minnesota's eastern border. Popular for transporting specialty vehicles for tourism and events in river towns like Red Wing and Winona. | |||
| North Shore Scenic Drive (MN-61): Offers breathtaking views along Lake Superior from Duluth to Grand Portage. Often requested for classic car transports during tourist seasons, especially for events in coastal communities. | |||
| Border-Crossing Routes (International Auto Shipping) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Route 53 (US-53): Connects Duluth to International Falls at the Canadian border. Vital for transporting vehicles between Minnesota and Canada, facilitating cross-border shipments. | |||
| Minnesota State Highway 72 (MN-72): Leads to the Canadian border at Baudette. Important for car shipping to and from northwestern Ontario. | |||
| State Routes (Intra-State Transport) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State Highway 61 (MN-61): Runs along the North Shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. Essential for transporting vehicles to and from northeastern Minnesota's scenic areas. | |||
| Minnesota State Highway 371 (MN-371): Connects the Brainerd Lakes area to Walker and Cass Lake. Important for intrastate car shipping to central and northern resort regions. | |||
| Minnesota State Highway 169 (MN-169): Runs from the Iowa border through Mankato and the Twin Cities, continuing north to Grand Rapids. Frequently used for transporting vehicles within the state, linking southern and northern regions. | |||
Minnesota transport routes provide access to every corner of the state. These routes also allow for state-to-state transport as well as Canada car hauling.
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Most Popular Minnesota Car Shipping Routes
These are the corridors we quote most often into and out of Minnesota. Distances are approximate road miles between the named metro areas; your exact pickup and delivery addresses set the final number.
| Route | Approx. road miles | Typical carrier transit | Open-carrier estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN → Los Angeles, CA | 1,930 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Minneapolis, MN → Miami, FL | 1,800 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Minneapolis, MN → Seattle, WA | 1,660 mi | 7–10 days | $900–$1,950+ |
| Minneapolis, MN → New York, NY | 1,200 mi | 4–7 days | $750–$1,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN → Dallas, TX | 940 mi | 3–5 days | $600–$1,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN → Denver, CO | 920 mi | 3–5 days | $600–$1,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN → Chicago, IL | 410 mi | 2–4 days | $450–$700 |
Estimates are open-carrier ranges taken from the published distance bands on our state shipping overview. They cover a standard operable sedan door to door. Enclosed transport, oversized or inoperable vehicles, and short-notice pickups price higher. Ranges are estimates, not quotes — run your own numbers in the transport cost calculator.
Shipping one of these lanes? Call (866) 517-7015 for a same-day dispatch check, or estimate your route.
Minnesota Car Shipping Questions
Six questions Twin Cities and outstate customers ask, including one that only comes up in a cold state.
How long does it take to ship a car to or from Minnesota?
Minneapolis to Chicago is 410 miles and typically two to four days. Minneapolis to Denver, about 920 miles, runs three to five. Seattle at 1,660 miles and Miami at 1,800 both fall in the seven-to-ten-day band.
Which Minnesota corridors do carriers run most?
I-94 runs east toward Wisconsin and Chicago and west to Fargo. I-35 carries north-south traffic from Duluth through the Twin Cities and on into Iowa and Texas, and I-90 crosses the southern edge. The Twin Cities are the only real carrier hub in the state, so outstate pickups often stage through them.
Can a truck pick up at my Minnesota address?
Twin Cities suburbs are easy in most conditions. Winter is the constraint rather than street geometry: an unploughed cul-de-sac or a street narrowed by snow banks can stop a transporter that would fit without difficulty in July. Clearing access before pickup day helps more here than in most states.
Open or enclosed transport in Minnesota?
Minnesota salts and brines heavily and the season runs from November into March, which makes this one of the strongest cases in the country for enclosed transport on a valuable vehicle. For an ordinary daily driver, open transport is still the reasonable and normal choice.
When is the cheapest time to ship a car in Minnesota?
Mid-winter, if you are willing to accept some weather risk on the schedule. Snowbird traffic tightens outbound space in October and November and inbound space in April and May, and summer is peak for family relocation.
Is there anything specific about shipping in and out of Minnesota?
Extreme cold is an operational problem, not just a comfort one. Below roughly minus twenty, batteries fail and a vehicle that will not start becomes a non-running load, which carriers price higher and some will not take at short notice. If your battery is marginal, deal with it before a January pickup.