Shipping from Savannah to Illinois
From Savannah to Illinois: zone 6, 3-day ground transit, $13.8 for a 3 lb parcel and $19.75 for a 10 lb parcel. These numbers are the starting point before residential and fuel surcharges layer on. If your Illinois order volume is material, the zone number is worth optimizing.
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.
Per-pound cost breakdown
Base residential ground rate from Savannah to a typical Illinois ZIP (zone 6). Fuel, residential, and DAS surcharges are not included — see surcharge section below.
| Weight | Zone | Base rate | Est. transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | 6 | $12.10 | 3 days |
| 3 lb | 6 | $13.80 | 3 days |
| 5 lb | 6 | $15.50 | 3 days |
| 10 lb | 6 | $19.75 | 3 days |
| 20 lb | 6 | $28.25 | 3 days |
Top metros served on this lane
- Chicago
- Aurora
- Rockford
Delivery time to Chicago using example ZIP 60601: 3 business days ground from Savannah.
Multi-origin zone optimization
For Illinois, our Edison, NJ node typically ships at zone 5 versus zone 6 from Savannah. That's a 1 zone difference and roughly $1.50 saved on a 3 lb parcel.
At scale, moving Illinois-bound inventory to Edison compounds on every shipment. If your Illinoisorder volume is material, it's worth modeling. The zone skipping calculator can pre-fill Illinois and show you the annual delta.
What adds to base rate
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What zone is Illinois from Savannah?
Illinois is zone 6 from our Savannah warehouse. Zone 6 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 Savannah to Illinois take?
Ground service from Savannah to Illinois is typically 3 business days in transit at zone 6. 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.