Full Car Detail Package in Chicago - From $325
Our Full Custom Detail is a complete interior and exterior service that takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and starts at $325. It's performed entirely at your location anywhere in Chicagoland - your driveway, your office lot, your building's garage. One booking, one visit, and the whole car is done.
Package comparison
Just need the outside cleaned? The $100 exterior wash package covers it.
Feature | Full Exterior Wash | Full Custom Detail |
|---|---|---|
Interior vacuum | No | Yes |
Wax or sealant | No | Yes |
Paint decontamination | No | Yes |
Wheels and tires | Yes | Yes |
Exterior hand wash | Yes | Yes |
Time | About 1 hour | About 3 hr 30 min |
Price | $100 | From $325 |
What's in the package
Interior
Full vacuum: carpets, seats, trunk, cargo area, spare-tire well
Hot water extraction on carpets and cloth upholstery
Leather cleaned with pH-balanced products, then conditioned
Dashboard, console, and door panels cleaned and protected with a matte, non-greasy finish
Air vents, seams, seat rails, and crevices cleared with compressed air and detail brushes
Cup holders and storage compartments cleaned individually
Headliner spot-cleaned by hand
Interior glass cleaned streak-free, including the inside of the windshield
Odor neutralized at the source
Exterior
Pre-rinse and foam to lift grit before contact
Two-bucket hand wash - no automatic brushes, no swirl marks
Wheels, tires, and wheel wells cleaned individually
Tires dressed with a non-sling finish
Paint decontamination to remove bonded brake dust, tar, and sap
Hand-dried with clean microfiber
Wax or sealant applied for protection
Exterior glass cleaned and treated
Door jambs wiped, trim dressed, exhaust tips polished
When a full detail is worth booking
Before selling or trading in. A detailed car photographs better, shows better, and routinely returns more than the cost of the detail in sale price. If you're listing on Autotrader, Carvana, or Facebook Marketplace, do this before the photos, not after.
Before a lease return. Dealers assess wear-and-tear charges on returned vehicles. A full detail addresses the cosmetic items that get flagged and can cost more than the detail itself.
After winter. By March, a Chicago car is carrying road salt inside and out. Spring is our busiest window for a reason - one full detail resets both the cabin and the paint.
On a new-to-you used car. You don't know who was in it or what they spilled. Start clean.
Twice a year as maintenance. One detail in spring to strip winter salt, one in late fall to seal the paint before salt season starts.
How much is a full car detail in Chicago?
Full detail packages in the Chicago area generally run $250–$500, depending on vehicle size and condition. Chi Town Mobile Wash starts at $325 for the Full Custom Detail. Larger vehicles - three-row SUVs, minivans, full-size trucks - and vehicles needing significant extra work are quoted above the base price.
What can move the price up:
Vehicle size (SUV, minivan, or truck vs. sedan)
Heavy pet hair
Multiple set-in stains or odor remediation
Excessive sand, salt, or construction dust
Paint needing correction beyond decontamination
There's no meter running and no surprise line items - you'll know the price before we start.
How long does a full detail take?
About 3 hours 30 minutes for a standard vehicle. Larger or heavily soiled vehicles take longer. Because we come to you, that time overlaps with your day instead of interrupting it - work, run errands, stay in the house.
Carpets and upholstery will be damp when we finish and are normally fully dry in 4 to 8 hours with the windows cracked.
Book online or call. Pick your date and time at book online, or call (915) 383-2277.
Tell us about the vehicle. Type, size, and anything specific - pets, stains, odor - so we bring the right products and block the right amount of time.
We arrive at your location. Everything comes with us.
You get on with your day. No need to be present, as long as we can access the car.
Walkthrough at the end. We show you the work before we leave.
Serving Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
"I found Chi-Town Mobile Wash on Yelp, and was impressed by their excellent reviews. They were communicative, friendly, and my car looks fabulous. Highly recommend, I will definitely be using them again." - Katie S., Park Ridge, IL
"I made an appointment and he showed up exactly on time. They brought everything they needed with them, so I didn't have to arrange for drop off and pick up. He did a wonderful job for a reasonable price." - Mary H., Glenview, IL
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer detailing for multiple vehicles or a business fleet?
Yes - see our commercial services for fleet and multi-vehicle work.
What if my car has pet hair or bad odor?
Both are handled, and both add time. Pet hair needs rubber brushes and repeated passes; odor is treated at the source rather than masked. Tell us when booking so we allow enough time.
Can you detail a large SUV or minivan?
Yes. Larger vehicles need more time and are quoted above the $325 base. Mention the vehicle when you book so we schedule accordingly.
Do I need to be home for the appointment?
No, as long as we can access the vehicle and you've arranged for the keys. Many customers leave the car in the driveway and go to work.
Is a full detail worth it before selling a car?
Usually yes. A detailed vehicle photographs better and typically returns more in sale price than the detail costs. It's most worth doing before you take the listing photos.
How long does a full car detail take?
About 3 hours 30 minutes for a standard vehicle, and longer for large SUVs, minivans, or vehicles with heavy pet hair or staining. Because the service is mobile, that time runs alongside your day rather than interrupting it.
How much does a full car detail cost in Chicago?
Full detail packages in the Chicago area generally run $250 to $500 depending on vehicle size and condition. Chi Town Mobile Wash's Full Custom Detail starts at $325, with larger or heavily soiled vehicles quoted above the base price.
What's included in a full car detail package?
A full detail covers both interior and exterior. Inside: vacuuming, carpet and upholstery extraction, leather cleaning and conditioning, surfaces, vents, and glass. Outside: hand wash, wheels and tires, paint decontamination, wax or sealant, and glass.