Agree on the full route before arranging transport
Rick’s can discuss longer-distance wheel-lift transportation from Lake View East, Chicago’s North Side and covered nearby communities. Give both addresses before booking: the pickup location determines access, while the destination determines the route and receiving arrangements. Service is subject to equipment fit and availability.
This is assessed towing of a disabled or otherwise suitable vehicle. It is not a promise of enclosed shipping, flatbed hauling or transport for every vehicle and distance.
Vehicle fit matters more as the journey gets longer
Share the year, make, model, drivetrain and condition. Report wheel damage, flat tires, steering problems, modifications, ground clearance and cargo. The manufacturer’s disabled-vehicle transport instructions determine the permitted method; a tow that is acceptable for one vehicle may damage another.
Read the wheel-lift compatibility guide. Rick’s must confirm any required equipment before accepting the job. If the vehicle requires a method Rick’s cannot provide, arrange a provider with that equipment.
Plan the delivery and key handoff
- Confirm the repair shop, dealership, home or other authorized destination.
- Check receiving hours and whether someone will accept the vehicle.
- Obtain parking and after-hours key instructions.
- Discuss passenger needs separately; do not assume a tow provides a ride for everyone.
- Remove essential personal items when safe, and record the condition before transport.
See tow preparation for the remaining handoff details.
Ask for the total for this specific job
Distance, travel to the pickup, timing, recovery, access and vehicle requirements can affect the quote. Confirm what is included and the payment terms. Use the towing quote checklist to compare like-for-like requests.
A website calculator is a reference, not dispatch confirmation or a binding total. Describe the actual route and vehicle rather than multiplying a mileage figure on its own.
Questions before arranging service
Can an AWD vehicle be towed a long distance with a wheel lift?
Only when the manufacturer’s transport instructions, the vehicle’s condition and the available equipment permit it. Some vehicles require all wheels off the road. Confirm the exact model and towing arrangement before booking.
Does long-distance towing include vehicle storage?
Discuss the destination and receiving plan directly. This page does not promise storage, shipping schedules or unattended drop-off arrangements.
Discuss a longer-distance tow
Tell Rick’s your exact pickup location, vehicle and what happened. Confirm equipment fit, access, availability, arrival estimate and the total quote before dispatch.
Call (312) 451-5785Related service pages
Long-distance towing on Rick’s main website · Local towing · Service-area finder