Short answer
Illinois has 7 semi trailer rental branches on the national lessors’ published lists, in Bolingbrook, Channahon, Chicago, Chouteau Township, Des Plaines, Elgin, Joliet: Milestone Trailer Leasing, Premier Trailer Leasing, XTRA Lease, TEN Leasing (Star Leasing), Boxwheel Trailer Leasing. Call ahead: all rent to approved business accounts with insurance on file.
7 branches in Illinois
Bolingbrook
Milestone Chicago
Bolingbrook, IL
From the Milestone Trailer Leasing branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Channahon
Premier Trailer Leasing Chicago
Channahon, IL
From the Premier Trailer Leasing branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Chicago
XTRA Lease Chicago - Midway
Chicago, IL
From the XTRA Lease branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Chouteau Township
TEN Leasing Edwardsville/St.Louis
Chouteau Township, IL
From the TEN Leasing (Star Leasing) branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Des Plaines
XTRA Lease Chicago - O'Hare
Des Plaines, IL
From the XTRA Lease branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Elgin
Boxwheel Elgin
Elgin, IL
From the Boxwheel Trailer Leasing branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Joliet
XTRA Lease Chicago - Joliet
Joliet, IL
From the XTRA Lease branch list, checked October 29, 2026.
Nearby states
- Wisconsin: 4 branches in Franksville, Kaukauna, Milwaukee, Village of Raymond
- Iowa: 2 branches in Cedar Rapids
- Missouri: 5 branches in Hazelwood, Kansas City, Springfield, St. Charles, St. Peters
- Kentucky: 2 branches in Louisville
- Indiana: 5 branches in Decatur Township, Eagle Township, Indianapolis
Before you call
- Have your company name, DOT or MC number if you have one, and how long you need the trailer. Premier looks for 2+ years in business and $1 million liability insurance (Premier FAQ).
- Know the trailer: length, door type, liftgate, reefer or flatbed. See trailer types.
- Ask for the daily, weekly and monthly rate and what the rate leaves out. Compare with the published ranges.
- Ask about one-way drops if you are leaving Illinois.
Questions people ask
Where can I rent a semi trailer in Illinois?
Milestone Chicago in Bolingbrook; Premier Trailer Leasing Chicago in Channahon; XTRA Lease Chicago - Midway in Chicago; TEN Leasing Edwardsville/St.Louis in Chouteau Township; XTRA Lease Chicago - O'Hare in Des Plaines; Boxwheel Elgin in Elgin; XTRA Lease Chicago - Joliet in Joliet. Each rents to approved business accounts.
Can I rent a semi trailer in Illinois and return it in another state?
Often yes. XTRA and Premier both arrange one-way moves between branches; ask the branch before you leave.
Sources
- Milestone Trailer Leasing: published branch list (read 2026-10-29)
- Premier Trailer Leasing: published branch list (read 2026-10-29)
- XTRA Lease: published branch list (read 2026-10-29)
- TEN Leasing (Star Leasing): published branch list (read 2026-10-29)
- Boxwheel Trailer Leasing: published branch list (read 2026-10-29)
- Premier Trailer Leasing: FAQ (account setup, insurance, billing)
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Rates, branches and terms change; confirm with the lessor before you book.