Car Shipping from Florida to the Midwest

Heading back to the Midwest for the summer? American Car Transporters ships cars from Florida to Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana, door to door. We are a licensed, family-owned broker based in Boca Raton, and the spring run north is one of our core snowbird lanes.

Tell us where your car is in Florida and where it needs to be up north. We match it with a vetted carrier and confirm a pickup window that fits your plans.

Who ships this route

Most of our customers on this lane are snowbirds who winter on the Gulf Coast or in Central Florida and spend summers in the Midwest. Many fly home and ship their car instead of driving the I-75 corridor twice a year.

Some ship a second car north rather than leaving it sitting in Florida. Others are relocating back home for good. We move single cars, SUVs and pickups on this route, and more than one car per household if you need it.

Typical price from Florida to Michigan

For open transport between Florida and Michigan, the typical recent range is $1,300 to $1,400. That range comes from jobs we moved in the last six months and is current as of fall 2026.

Your own quote depends on your vehicle, your timing and your exact pickup and delivery locations. Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana are quoted the same way, by route and date. Call 877-238-4718 for your price. Shipping against the seasonal rush can cost less, so ask us how a different week would change your quote.

You pay nothing when you book. You are charged only once your carrier is dispatched.

When to book

Spring is peak northbound season, roughly March through May, as snowbirds return to the Midwest. That demand tightens carrier schedules.

Booking early in the window gives you more say over your pickup date. If your plans are flexible, give us a pickup window instead of a single day, and we can often place your car faster.

Once picked up, a Florida to Michigan move usually takes several days, and Florida to Illinois a few days, depending on the cities and the driver’s route. We keep you updated in transit.

Open or enclosed transport

Open transport is the standard choice and the most affordable. It works well for everyday cars, and most of our Midwest moves go open.

Enclosed transport is worth considering for a classic or luxury car you want fully protected. In early spring the northern end of the trip can still bring snow and road salt. Your quote includes insurance coverage either way.

How it works in 3 steps

Before pickup, remove personal items and toll tags, check the tires, fluids and battery, and leave about a quarter tank of gas.

1. Request your quote. Share both addresses, your vehicle and your dates with our quote calculator or call 877-238-4718.
2. Pickup in Florida. The driver inspects the car with you, you both sign the Bill of Lading, and the car is loaded.
3. Delivery up north. The car is brought as close to your door as the truck can safely and legally get, and you inspect it together.

Heading south again in the fall? See our Michigan to Florida and Illinois to Florida pages, or our snowbird car shipping page for the round trip.

Cities we serve on both ends

We pick up anywhere in Florida and deliver anywhere in the Midwest. The I-75 corridor is the main route for Midwest shipments, linking Florida with cities like Detroit, Cincinnati and Chicago, so carriers run it often. Tampa and St. Petersburg are the Gulf Coast hubs that serve many Midwest movers. Common stops include the ones below.

• Florida pickups: Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Orlando, The Villages, Palm Beach County and Fort Lauderdale
• Michigan: Detroit, Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Lansing and Traverse City
• Illinois: Chicago and the suburbs, Rockford and Springfield
• Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Toledo
• Wisconsin: Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay
• Minnesota: Minneapolis, St. Paul and Rochester
• Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and South Bend

Rural pickups or deliveries can take a little longer to schedule, and we will tell you upfront if that applies. For Ohio, see our Ohio auto transport page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to ship a car from Florida to Michigan?

For open transport, the typical recent range between Florida and Michigan is $1,300 to $1,400, as of fall 2026. Your quote depends on your vehicle, your timing and your exact pickup and delivery locations. Call 877-238-4718 or use our quote calculator.

Do you ship to Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana?

Yes. We deliver door to door anywhere in those states. Each move is priced by route, vehicle and date, so request a free quote or call 877-238-4718 for your exact trip. Rural deliveries can take a little longer to schedule.

How long does it take to ship a car from Florida to Michigan?

Once your car is picked up, a Florida to Michigan move usually takes several days, depending on the cities and the driver’s route. We give you a realistic pickup window when you book and keep you updated rather than promising an exact hour.

Can you ship two cars for the same household?

Yes. Tell us how many vehicles you are shipping and where each one is going when you request your quote. They may travel on the same truck or separately, depending on carrier space and your dates. If one car is going to a different address, we can plan for that too.

Do I have to pay before my car is picked up?

No. We do not take payment when you book. You are charged only once a carrier has been dispatched for your order. That means you can reserve your spring pickup early, before the March to May rush, without paying for a truck that has not been assigned yet.