Private pet ground transport across Chicagoland, the north suburbs and northwest Indiana. One driver, climate-controlled, no terminals and no transfers between vehicles.
Private ground transport starts at $450 for short local runs (a $150 dispatch fee plus a $300 flat rate inside 100 miles). Longer trips are priced per mile — $1.50 a mile from 101–300 miles, $1.30 from 301–700, and $1.10 beyond 700 — plus a crate handling charge based on your pet's size, an overnight allowance on multi-day routes, and a per-pet charge after the first pet. The ranges below come from the same calculator used on our quote page.
| Route | Distance | Typical price, one pet |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago → St. Louis, MO | 300 mi | $600 – $900 |
| Chicago → Minneapolis, MN | 410 mi | $675 – $1,000 |
| Chicago → Columbus, OH | 355 mi | $600 – $900 |
| Chicago → Wichita, KS | 725 mi | $950 – $1,275 |
Ranges are planning estimates for one healthy pet with a standard crate. Additional pets, overnight routes, rush dates and hard-to-reach addresses change the figure. Military families receive a $300 PCS discount. Your exact price comes back after we review the route and pet details.
Great Lakes recruits and staff PCS year-round; we handle the North Chicago and Waukegan pickups directly.
Call or text us and we'll price your route on the phone — no forms, no waiting on an email.
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