Chicago 3PL and Fulfillment Center for Midwest Shipping
AMZ Prep's Chicago-area fulfillment center serves Illinois and the Midwest from near the middle of the country. Orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day, and DTC fulfillment, FBA prep, B2B retail and freight run from one inventory pool on the same account as AMZ Prep's 50+ centers.
Key Takeaways
- AMZ Prep runs a fulfillment center in the Chicago area for Illinois and the Midwest.
- Milwaukee is zone 2; Indianapolis, Detroit and St. Louis are zone 3 from Chicago.
- Orders received by 3 PM local time ship the same day; inventory is received within 24 to 48 hours.
- DTC fulfillment from $1.00 per order and FBA prep from $0.40 per item, with $0 placement fees.
- 300 orders a month minimum, month-to-month, onboarding in 6 days.
Where is AMZ Prep's Chicago warehouse?
AMZ Prep's Chicago center is in the Chicago metro area, in northern Illinois. It is the company's western Midwest hub, working alongside AMZ Prep in Ohio for the eastern Great Lakes and Dallas for Texas and the South.
Inventory in Chicago is managed in Navigate, AMZ Prep's inventory platform, together with stock at any other AMZ Prep center. Each order is routed to the center nearest the customer.
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How far does a Chicago warehouse reach?
Carriers price and time ground parcels by zone, and zones follow distance. From Chicago, most of the Midwest sits in zones 2 to 4.
| Destination | Approx. distance from Chicago | Ground zone |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago and northern Illinois | Under 150 miles | Zone 2 |
| Milwaukee, WI | About 80 miles | Zone 2 |
| Indianapolis, IN | About 165 miles | Zone 3 |
| Detroit, MI | About 240 miles | Zone 3 |
| St. Louis, MO | About 260 miles | Zone 3 |
| Minneapolis, MN | About 355 miles | Zone 4 |
| Kansas City, MO | About 410 miles | Zone 4 |
| Atlanta, GA | About 590 miles | Zone 4 |
| New York City and Dallas | About 710 to 800 miles | Zone 5 |
Distances are straight-line and zones follow the standard UPS and FedEx Ground distance bands; check your carrier's zone chart for exact ZIP codes. Coastal customers can ship from an East Coast or West Coast hub on the same account.
Chicago 3PL services
Every service runs from the same Chicago inventory pool.
DTC Fulfillment
Pick, pack and ship for Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce and TikTok Shop, with branded packaging and inserts. From $1.00 per order.
DTC fulfillment →FBA Prep
FNSKU labeling, poly bagging, bundling and shipment plans, from $0.40 per item, sent to Amazon on Middle Mile.
FBA prep services →B2B Retail Fulfillment
EDI and routing-guide compliant shipments for Walmart, Target, Costco and other retailers' Midwest distribution centers, with pallet building and ASNs.
B2B fulfillment →Freight and Imports
Ocean, air and road freight into Chicago, with AMZ Prep's own customs team and quotes within 1 hour during business hours.
Freight forwarding →Middle Mile to Amazon
Prepped inventory leaves on the daily truck and checks in at Amazon in 2 to 4 days, with no placement fees.
Middle Mile →Kitting and Bundles
Gift sets, multipacks and subscription kits assembled in Chicago from your existing stock.
Kitting →Chicago 3PL FAQ
Yes. AMZ Prep runs a fulfillment center in the Chicago area, serving Illinois and the Midwest with DTC fulfillment, FBA prep, B2B retail and freight from one inventory pool.
Milwaukee is zone 2. Indianapolis, Detroit and St. Louis are zone 3, and Minneapolis and Kansas City are zone 4. Most of the Midwest sits within two days by ground.
Chicago suits the western Midwest: Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. Ohio suits the eastern Great Lakes and the Northeast. Brands with customers across both can keep stock in each as one pool.
Chicago sits near the middle of the country. The East Coast is zone 5 and Texas zone 5, so one Chicago center keeps far more of the US in mid-range zones than a coastal warehouse can.
Yes. AMZ Prep handles ocean, air and road freight with its own customs team, so imports can land at a coastal port and move inland to Chicago. Freight quotes come back within 1 hour during business hours.
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