Container Sales Group offers fast delivery, competitive pricing, and high-quality new and used shipping containers throughout Chicago and the Midwest. Businesses and homeowners across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin rely on us for dependable, weatherproof steel storage, whether it’s a single 20ft container for a backyard or multiple 40ft units for a jobsite.
Chicago Pricing: 20ft Container $1,150 | 40ft Container $1,475
From construction sites and retail overflow to schools and residential storage, our containers are built to withstand Midwest weather and hold up to long-term use.
Popular Shipping Container Uses in Chicago
- Jobsite storage for construction and contracting work
- Retail and restaurant overflow storage in dense urban areas
- Manufacturing and warehouse inventory control
- School, municipal, and park district equipment storage
- Residential storage for moves, renovations, and seasonal items
- Automotive and transportation industry storage
- Event, festival, and pop-up retail structures throughout the city
Why Buy a Shipping Container from a Local Chicago Supplier
Buying a shipping container from a local vendor in the Chicagoland area offers major advantages for both businesses and homeowners. Local suppliers provide faster delivery, lower transportation costs, and better access to available inventory compared to national brokers. Because containers are stored in regional depots, buyers receive more accurate condition grading and a full range of options, including New/One-Trip, Used, Wind & Water Tight (WWT), Cargo Worthy, and specialty containers.
Container Sales Group understands Chicago delivery access challenges, site requirements, and Midwest weather conditions, resulting in smoother scheduling, clearer communication, and fewer surprises on delivery day. Working with a nearby, established supplier means reliable service, quicker turnaround times, and a knowledgeable partner who understands the unique needs of customers across the region.
Why Buyers Choose Container Sales Group
for Shipping Containers
Container Sales Group has been serving the Chicago market since 1998, offering in-stock new and used shipping containers at direct, transparent pricing backed by real people and a trusted Wind & Water Tight Guarantee. Because we source directly from steamship lines, our customers get better quality containers and dependable service without the guesswork. See our Google reviews »
We offer 20 ft. & 40 ft. standard, high cube, open side, open top, and double-door units. Request a quote or call (888) 320-5938 for guidance on sizing, delivery, or pricing.
Trusted Since 1998 by
Businesses Across the Midwest
Sizes of Containers for Sale
Container Sales Group offers a variety of container sizes depending on your needs. 20- and 40-ft. containers are available to buy both new and used. Looking for containers to build a space for your home or business?
Read our guide on shipping container uses.
20ft. containers are the most commonly used size. If you are looking to transport heavy cargo like machinery or raw materials, this may be the right container size for you.
40ft. containers are, unsurprisingly, best for transporting bulkier items that may not fit into 20ft. containers, including furniture, vehicles, or large clothing shipments.
If you need even more space than is offered by a standard 40ft. container, consider a 40ft. high cube, which offers an extra foot of vertical space compared to the 40ft. standard.
Shipping Container Grades
Container Condition | NEW / One-Trip | USED / Cargo Worthy | USED / Wind & Water Tight | USED / As Is (CSG never sells AS-IS Containers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Water & Wind Tight | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed |
Floors - Free of Holes | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed |
Doors - Fully Functional | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Yes - Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed |
Suitable for Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not Guaranteed |
Suitable for Export | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Suitable for Modification | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes - With Repairs |
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Most Chicago deliveries arrive within 3–5 business days
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Delivery Options throughout Illinois
Tilt Body Truck
Container Sales Group uses a tilt body truck (also known as a roll-off truck) for delivering shipping containers less than 200 miles. The bed of this truck will hydraulicly lift behind the truck cab at an angle to let the container slide off with ease as the truck pulls forward. This means that the driver will arrive on-site and set the container on the ground with no additional equipment.
Flatbed Truck
For long delivery distances over 200 miles, Container Sales Group uses a flatbed truck or step-deck trailer which are typically the most available and affordable transportation method. 20 & 40ft Standard (8’ 6” high) containers are loaded on a flatbed truck, tightly secured, and driven to the delivery site. Any High Cube (9’ 6” high) shipping containers must be delivered on a Step-Deck Trailer, because of highway height restrictions. The only downside to a flatbed or step-deck truck is it requires a forklift or crane operator to remove the shipping container from the truck at the delivery site.
Container Sales Group delivers new and used shipping containers statewide — including Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford, Elgin, Waukegan, Peoria, Springfield, and the surrounding suburbs. We also provide fast regional delivery to major Midwest cities across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin to support both urban and rural customers.
Get reliable, fast shipping container delivery anywhere in Chicago or the Midwest.
Frequently Asked Questions –
In most Midwest neighborhoods, shipping containers or conex boxes used for permanent or long-term structures—such as container homes or offices—may require permits. Temporary use, like on-site storage containers or job-site cargo containers, often does not. Regulations vary by zoning area, so it’s best to check with your local village before placing your steel storage container on residential or commercial property.
Delivery of new or used shipping containers is typically available within 3–5 business days, depending on inventory and your site’s accessibility. Container Sales Group coordinates local Chicagoland container delivery directly from the nearest regional depot, ensuring quick turnaround for both 20-ft and 40-ft conex boxes.
Most customers choose 20-ft standard or 40-ft high-cube shipping containers, which provide the best balance of space and affordability for residential storage, business operations, or container modification projects. The 40-ft high cube cargo container is especially popular for workshops and modular builds that require extra vertical space.
Absolutely. All used shipping containers sold by Container Sales Group are Wind & Water Tight (WWT), meaning they’re fully sealed, secure, and weather-resistant for the Midwest’s winter climate. Each used cargo container is inspected before delivery to ensure the doors seal properly, the flooring is intact, and the unit is ready for reliable outdoor storage or modification year-round.
The container itself does not require title or registration in the United States. Only vehicles with wheels require titles like a car, boat trailer, semi-trailers, etc.
Shipping container prices vary depending on the size and condition you need.
Container Sales Group can deliver with a tilt body truck (roll off) where the container will slide off the back of the truck to place safely on the ground. For any distance of over 200 miles, we offer a flatbed delivery service, where the customer is required to have a heavy piece of equipment available to lift container off the truck at time of arrival.
- 20ft containers need 50ft straight-line space
- 40ft containers need 150ft of straight-line space
- 16ft Height Clearance, and 12ft Width
- Or you can pick up the container at one of our local depot facilities
We can deliver directly on the ground if it is a level, solid and well drained surface. Outside of solid ground, other options include asphalt, gravel, or concrete. At time of delivery, you may consider placing railroad ties or wood blocks under each of the 4 corner posts of the container for additional support.
You certainly want to purchase from a reputable dealer, since there are a lot of scammers in this industry. Over last 25 years, Container Sales Group has sold to F500 businesses, schools, builders, farmers, freight forwarders, residential customers with industry leading customer service, quality containers at a fair price. Always make sure to check out reviews on Google!
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