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Florida Keys Specialist · I-65 + I-75 + US-1 S · 1,525 Miles
Chicago Key West

A Florida Keys specialist delivery to the southernmost city in the continental US at Mile Marker 0. Chicago to Key West runs about 1,525 miles via I-65 South to I-75 South to US-1 South. Our anchor partner In-N-Out Keys runs the Overseas Highway daily and serves every address in Key West and surrounding mile markers door-to-door. No Homestead drop-off, no handoffs.

1,525Miles
4-6Days Transit
1-3Day Pickup
DailyFtL→KW
Why Book This Route With Us

MM 0, Mile Marker Zero.

Anchor partner: In-N-Out Keys — veteran-owned, daily Overseas Highway lane
Door-to-door across all of Key West and surrounding Monroe County
Open or enclosed — enclosed strongly recommended for the bridge run
Free quote in one hour from a real specialist
Get Your Free Quote → Or call (754) 946-4922
Route Overview

The I-65 + I-75 + US-1 S run.

Chicago to Key West is the primary Midwest snowbird lane. Most volume is Chicago residents with Keys second homes — North Shore (Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka), Naperville-Aurora, and the western suburbs. At approximately 1,525 miles via I-65 South to I-75 South to US-1 South, the mainland portion is standard freight corridor; the Keys leg via the Overseas Highway is what makes this lane different.

The Route
Chicago Key West
1,525Miles · I-65 + I-75 + US-1 S
25Hours Drive
4-6Day Transit
Chicago
Origin · Chicago
Nashville
I-65
Atlanta
I-75
Key West
Destination · MM 0

Live route map — carriers run I-65 South to I-75 South to US-1 South door-to-door between Chicago and Key West. The Overseas Highway leg from Florida City to Key West runs through 42 bridges and 113 miles of single-road island chain.

Typical Route · Major Waypoints
A
Chicago
Pickup
2
Nashville
I-65
3
Atlanta
I-75
4
Florida City
US-1 S
B
Key West
MM 0 Delivery
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Mile Marker 0
The literal end of the Overseas Highway and southernmost city
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Door to Door
Every Key West address: Old Town, Truman Annex, Stock Island
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Veteran-Owned
In-N-Out Keys: US Army veteran founder, family-operated
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Open or Enclosed
Enclosed strongly recommended for the 42 bridge run
Daily Lane
FtL→KW runs every day — the anchor lane for the corridor
Transparent Pricing

Chicago → Key West rates.

Starting prices on this the southernmost city lane. The Keys leg has a $350 starting floor that covers the Overseas Highway itself. Key West at MM 0 is the deepest Keys destination — the full 113-mile Overseas Highway exposure. The daily FtL→KW lane keeps reliability high regardless.

Open Transport
Open Carrier
$1,150
Starting price · Sedan/Coupe
Standard multi-car open trailer
Fully insured, ~90% of Keys shipments
Door-to-door, no Homestead drop-off
Daily Overseas Highway lane
Priority
Expedited
$1,450
Starting price · Sedan/Coupe
Priority dispatch and pickup
Faster transit, guaranteed dates
Open carrier, priority placement
Best for tight timelines
Prices are starting estimates for operable sedans and coupes. Final quotes depend on vehicle size, exact pickup and delivery addresses, and timing. Peak Midwest snowbird southbound flow (Nov-Jan) may add 10-20%.
Customer Reviews

Chicago → Key West shippers.

Real feedback from customers who’ve shipped to or from the Keys.

★★★★★

“Shipped from Lincoln Park to our place at Old Town. Driver knew the route and handled everything. Way easier than driving down ourselves.”

Lisa M.
Chicago → Key West · Enclosed
★★★★★

“Midwest snowbird run from the North Shore to Stock Island. Six days. Picked up on schedule, arrived clean. Quote stayed the same from start to finish. No surprises.”

Margaret B.
Chicago → Key West · Open transport
★★★★★

“Tried other carriers who couldn’t actually deliver to Key West — wanted to drop in Homestead. ASNM connected us with a real Keys carrier who delivered to the driveway.”

Joseph G.
Chicago → Key West · Open transport
Common Questions

Chicago → Key West FAQ

The questions Chicago-to-Key West shippers ask most. Have one that’s not here? Add it to your quote and a specialist will answer directly.

How much does it cost to ship a car from Chicago to Key West?+
Chicago to Key West typically starts around $1,150 open carrier. The Keys lane has a $350 starting floor that covers the Overseas Highway itself. Key West is Mile Marker 0 — the literal end of the Overseas Highway and the southernmost city in the continental US. Enclosed runs 50-60% more. Every transport is unique — final quotes depend on vehicle size, exact addresses, and timing.
How long does it take?+
Transit is typically 4-6 days for this ~1,525-mile run via I-65 South to I-75 South to US-1 South. Pickup is usually 1-3 business days after booking.
Do you deliver door-to-door in Key West, or just to Homestead?+
Door-to-door, every address in Key West and surrounding Monroe County. No Homestead drop-off. Our anchor carrier partner is In-N-Out Keys — a veteran-owned, family-operated Keys specialist running the daily Overseas Highway lane out of Mile Marker 0 in Key West.
Why is Key West the most expensive Keys destination?+
Key West sits at Mile Marker 0 — the deepest Keys destination. The carrier travels the full 113 miles of Overseas Highway and all 42 bridges. The $350 floor covers the corridor lift, but Key West has full exposure. Other Keys destinations (Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine Key) run $25-150 less on the Keys leg because they’re shorter into the corridor.
Why is the Keys lane priced the way it is?+
The hardest part of any Keys auto transport job is the Overseas Highway itself — 113 miles of single-road from Florida City to Key West with limited backhaul on the return. Most general carriers refuse Keys runs. The $350 floor covers that lane; per-mile rates drop sharply on longer hauls.
Is Chicago to Key West a busy route?+
Yes. The primary Midwest snowbird lane sees steady inbound demand — second-home owners, snowbird relocations, dealer transfers, and seasonal vehicle transfers. Peak inbound flow runs October through April.
Is open or enclosed better for this route?+
Open handles about 90% of Keys shipments and is fully insured. Enclosed is strongly recommended for luxury, classic, exotic, and high-value vehicles — particularly given salt-air exposure on the Overseas Highway bridges.
Are you a broker?+
No. AutoShippingNearMe is a carrier-finder platform connecting Keys shippers directly with the licensed carriers who actually run the Overseas Highway — headquartered at Mile Marker 0 in Key West and running the daily Fort Lauderdale to Key West lane.
Service Areas

Where we pick up & deliver.

Door-to-door service on both ends. The Keys side covers every Monroe County address; if your area isn’t listed we almost certainly still serve it.

Chicago Pickup
Door-to-door coverage
ChicagoEvanstonWilmetteWinnetkaNapervilleOak ParkLincoln ParkLake ForestSchaumburgNorth Shore
Key West Delivery
Every Key West + Lower Keys address
Key WestStock IslandKey HavenBig Coppitt KeySugarloaf KeyCudjoe KeySummerland KeyOld TownBahama VillageTruman Annex
Trusted Network

Why ship with ASNM.

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Carrier Finder
We connect you with the actual carrier — not a load-board middleman
Keys Specialists
In-N-Out Keys runs the daily MM 0 lane — not a generalist
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Fully Insured
Active cargo and liability coverage on every load
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1-Hour Quote
Real specialist response, not an automated estimate
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