Looking for shipping containers for sale in Illinois? First Choice Containers delivers new and used shipping containers, container offices, refrigerated containers and site buildings to Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria, and to towns and rural properties across the state. Every container is delivered to your site, and you get a delivered price for your ZIP code before you order.
Chicago is a national rail and freight hub, and downstate Illinois is corn and soybean country. Containers are used everywhere from warehouses and construction sites in the city to farm storage across the plains.
Popular uses for shipping containers in Illinois
- Warehouse and freight overflow
- Corn and soybean farm storage
- City construction sites
- School and municipal storage
Shipping container sizes we deliver in Illinois
- Mini shipping containers: 6ft to 12ft, for small yards and tight spaces
- 10ft containers: compact storage for homes and small businesses
- 20ft shipping containers: the most popular size, about 1,170 cu ft
- 40ft shipping containers: double the space for farms, contractors and businesses
- High cube, 45ft and 53ft containers for extra height and length
Also available in Illinois: refrigerated containers, container offices, container homes, steel cabins and toilet blocks. Not sure whether to buy new or used? Compare new one-trip containers and used shipping containers.
Containers for sale in Illinois
Shipping container delivery in Illinois
We deliver throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria. Most containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck, which slides the container straight onto your prepared spot. A 20ft container needs about 60ft of straight-line clearance and a 40ft needs about 100ft. Where access is tight, we can arrange a crane. Ground should be firm and level; gravel, concrete blocks or railroad ties all work well. See our shipping policy for details.
Climate tips for containers in Illinois
Containers handle snow loads well, but clear heavy drifts from the doors and choose a roll-up door container or a container with a personnel door if you need access all winter. In high-wind areas, a container's weight keeps it planted where a shed would fail. Place it with the doors away from the prevailing wind.
Nearby states we serve
We also deliver to Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa. See the full list of states we deliver shipping containers to.
Get a delivered price in Illinois
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver shipping containers in Illinois?
Yes. We deliver new and used shipping containers throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Springfield and Peoria. Request a quote with your ZIP code for a delivered price.
How much does a shipping container cost in Illinois?
The price depends on the size, condition and your delivery location. You can see current prices on our product pages, and we will quote delivery to your ZIP code in Illinois before you order.
Do I need a permit for a shipping container in Illinois?
Rules are set by your city or county in Illinois, not statewide. Storage containers on private property are often allowed, but some areas have zoning or HOA limits, and container homes and offices usually need a building permit. Check with your local planning office before delivery.
What type of container is best for Illinois's climate?
Containers handle snow loads well, but clear heavy drifts from the doors and choose a roll-up door container or a container with a personnel door if you need access all winter.
