Shipping from Edison to Illinois
Illinois ships at zone 5 from our Edison node — 3 business days in transit. At 3 lb, you're at $12.3 base; at 10 lb, $18.25. The math below covers the full weight curve so you can see where your average order weight lands on this lane.
Chicago is a national freight crossover point with dense consumer population in Cook County. All three Pro Fulfill origins reach Illinois at zone 5-7; Edison and Savannah are competitive for Midwest-leaning brands.
Cost math for this lane
Base residential ground rate from Edison to a typical Illinois ZIP (zone 5). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 5 | $10.60 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 5 | $12.30 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 5 | $14.00 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 5 | $18.25 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 5 | $26.75 | 3 days |
Key delivery markets in this state
- Chicago
- Aurora
- Rockford
Delivery time to Chicago using example ZIP 60601: 3 business days ground from Edison.
The warehouse location advantage
Edison is already the optimal Pro Fulfill origin for Illinois. Zone 5 from Edison matches or beats both our other nodes. No zone savings left on the table here.
If you ship to other states with a different zone profile, a split-inventory strategy across two Pro Fulfill nodes could still reduce your blended shipping cost. Use the zone calculator to model your full order geography.
Common surcharges on this lane
Base zone rate is the floor. These surcharges apply to most Illinois residential deliveries:
- Residential delivery. UPS and FedEx add ~$5.55 per parcel for residential addresses. Most DTC orders trigger this. Full surcharge breakdown.
- Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). Rural, extended rural, and remote ZIPs in Illinois add between $4.90 and $17.50 per parcel depending on tier. DAS ZIP code guide.
- Fuel surcharge. Indexed weekly to the US EIA fuel price. Currently running approximately 10-15% of base rate for ground service. Carriers publish the current index weekly.
- Peak/demand surcharge. Major carriers add seasonal surcharges from October through January. For high-volume sellers, this can add $0.40-$1.25 per parcel during peak weeks.
Common questions about this lane
What zone is Illinois from Edison?
Illinois is zone 5 from our Edison warehouse. Zone 5 means 3-business-day ground transit under standard carrier tables. Zone is assigned at the ZIP3 level at invoice time; this state-level figure is a planning approximation.
How long does ground shipping from Edison to Illinois take?
Ground service from Edison to Illinois is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 5. Actual transit depends on carrier, service level, and specific ZIP. Residential delivery and rural routes can add a day.
What's the cheapest carrier for parcels to Illinois?
For most Illinois ZIPs, UPS Ground, FedEx Ground, and USPS Ground Advantage are competitive. The best carrier depends on weight, dimensions, and destination ZIP. Pro Fulfill's hybrid carrier system compares rates at order time to select the lowest-cost option automatically.
Multi-origin quote for Illinois shipping.
Tell us your Illinois monthly volume and average order weight. We'll model Pomona, Savannah, and Edison side by side and show you the cheapest origin for this lane.