Hawaii to Illinois
Car Shipping.
Shipping a car from Hawaii to Illinois starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery available anywhere in Illinois via Long Beach.
Shipping Illinois → Hawaii instead?Port-to-port from Honolulu
$1,350
Ocean transit
14–17 days
Arrival port
Long Beach
Overland to Illinois
3–5 days
How We Ship Cars from Hawaii to Illinois
Shipping FROM Hawaii is the documented direction — five documents are required at the port, and missing one can push you past your sailing. The flip side is worth knowing: shipping TO Hawaii needs no documents at all — one of the reasons customers ship with us in both directions. We manage the paperwork checklist, your Matson booking, and 3–5 days of overland delivery from Long Beach to your Illinois address.
Email your documents (24h before drop-off)
We confirm your paperwork is complete and email copies to the port so gate check-in is smooth.
Drop off at Honolulu (Sand Island)
Quarter tank or less, original photo ID at the gate. Neighbor island? We arrange the barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo first.
Ocean crossing to Long Beach
Your car crosses on a Matson vessel in an enclosed deck — 14–17 days to the mainland.
Overland delivery to Illinois
A vetted carrier picks up at Long Beach and delivers to your door. Transit: ~3–5 days.
The 5 Documents You Need to Ship FROM Hawaii
Illinois Delivery Areas
We deliver door-to-door throughout Illinois. Typical overland distance from the Long Beach arrival terminal:
Hawaii to Illinois — Common Questions
How much does it cost to ship a car from Hawaii to Illinois?
Return shipping from Hawaii to Illinois starts at $1,350 port-to-port from Honolulu. Door delivery anywhere in Illinois adds overland transport from Long Beach — call (808) 378-7540 for an exact all-inclusive quote.
How long does it take to ship a car from Hawaii to Illinois?
Ocean transit from Honolulu to Long Beach takes 14–17 days, followed by approximately 3–5 days of overland delivery to Illinois.
What documents do I need to ship a car FROM Hawaii?
Five documents: vehicle title (front and back), current Hawaii registration, Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate, government-issued photo ID, and a lien holder authorization letter if financed. Copies must be emailed to the port at least 24 hours before drop-off.
Where do I drop off my car in Hawaii?
Drop off at the Honolulu cargo terminal (Sand Island) with a quarter tank of fuel or less. Shipping from Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island? We arrange the inter-island barge from Kahului, Nawiliwili, or Hilo to Honolulu first.
Do you deliver to Chicago and the suburbs?
Yes — Chicagoland is one of the most-served destinations on the eastbound network. From Long Beach, carrier transit to Illinois runs about 3–5 days.
What's the door-to-door total from Honolulu to Illinois?
Roughly 17–22 days: 14–17 on the water to Long Beach plus 3–5 days overland to your Illinois address.
Does someone have to meet the driver in Illinois?
Yes — you or anyone you authorize with a photo ID. In dense Chicago neighborhoods the driver may arrange a nearby wide-street meeting point for the transporter.
When should I book?
Two to three weeks ahead is ideal. Summer sailings out of Honolulu fill first, and pre-booking lets us pair your arrival with a Midwest-bound carrier immediately.