Quick Answer: Sunday towing in Chicago typically costs $75-150 base plus $3-7 per mile. Call your insurance first (many cover towing), then compare local services. AAA and some credit cards also provide discounted rates. Expect 30-60 minute wait times on Sundays.
What To Do
Check your coverage first
- Call your auto insurance company
- Check if you have AAA membership
- Look for credit card roadside benefits
Get multiple quotes
- Call at least 3 local services
- Ask for total estimated cost upfront
- Confirm they can reach you within reasonable time
Compare these Chicago-area services
- Chicago Towing: (312) 666-8697
- Windy City Towing: (773) 583-9464
- South Side Towing: (773) 778-8697
- Lincoln Towing: (773) 935-3343
Ask the right questions
- “What’s your Sunday base rate?”
- “How much per mile after the first 5?”
- “Any extra fees for Sunday service?”
- “How long until you arrive?”
While you wait
- Turn on hazard lights
- Move to passenger seat if on busy road
- Keep doors locked until tow truck arrives
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What It Might Cost
Standard Sunday rates in Chicago:
- Base hook-up: $75-100
- Mileage: $3-7 per mile
- Sunday surcharge: $10-25 additional
- Total for 10-mile tow: $125-175
Money-saving tips:
- Insurance coverage can reduce cost to $0-50
- AAA members pay $0 for first 5 miles
- Some services waive Sunday fees for seniors
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Stay Safe
- Stay inside your vehicle if on highway
- Exit on traffic side only if absolutely necessary
- Keep phone charged and share your location
- Have cash ready (some services prefer cash payments)
- Don’t agree to repairs on the spot from tow driver
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