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20ft Standard

20ft Shipping Containers in Illinois

For residential, farm and jobsite storage in Illinois. Inside, it measures about 19 ft 4 in long, 7 ft 9 in wide and 7 ft 10 in high.

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Specifications

20ft Container Dimensions & Details

The 20ft standard container, sometimes called a TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) or a conex box, is the global standard in intermodal shipping.

At 20 feet long and 8 feet wide it fits in many driveways, as long as the delivery truck has the straight run and clearance it needs.

Exterior Dimensions

Length20 ft 0 in (6.058 m)
Width8 ft 0 in (2.438 m)
Height8 ft 6 in (2.591 m)

Interior Dimensions

Length19 ft 4 in (5.898 m)
Width7 ft 9 in (2.352 m)
Height7 ft 10 in (2.385 m)
Volume~1,170 cu ft (33.1 m³)
Door Opening (W x H)7 ft 8 in x 7 ft 5 in

Get a 20ft Container Quote

Illinois delivered pricing: starting at $1,860 for a 20ft Wind and Water Tight container delivered in Chicago.

Your details go to S&CC Group Inc. The form service sends the submission to us by email through Resend. We record it in our lead tracker, a Google Sheet, and send it to Container One's customer records in HubSpot through Zapier. A Container One sales representative prepares your quote and contacts you.

Condition Options

Used WWT or One-Trip: Which Is Right for You?

Used Wind & Water Tight (WWT)

Inspected and certified to keep wind and water out. It shows the cosmetic wear you would expect from a container that spent years in commercial shipping service: surface rust, paint chips, minor dents. The interior stays dry, the doors seal tight, and the floor is structurally solid. For a full breakdown of every grade we sell, see our container condition guide.

Best for: General storage, construction sites, farm use, any application where appearance matters less than value.

Warranty: 5 year structural and 5 year no-leak.

One-Trip (Like New)

It made a single ocean crossing from the factory and is essentially brand new. Minimal cosmetic marks from that one voyage, clean and dry interior, excellent floor condition, like-new paint. It costs more than used WWT and is the cleanest grade sold.

Best for: Conversions, food-adjacent storage, sensitive storage, anyone who wants the best-looking unit.

Warranty: 10 year structural and 10 year no-leak.

Use Cases

Ways to Use a 20ft Container in Illinois

A Chicago renovation can use a compact box to keep cabinets and flooring near the work, provided the address has an approved placement and a workable delivery approach. Draw the path from the truck to the pad before choosing the door end.

A Peoria contractor can separate power tools, ladders and consumables from equipment moving through a yard. Shelves and an aisle make the space easier to use than a floor packed with stacked cartons.

A Rockford workshop can keep bulky fixtures, packaging and seasonal supplies outside the production area. Check whether the items need dry storage alone or a controlled interior environment.

Central Illinois farm properties can use a nearby lockable store for irrigation fittings, hand tools and repair parts. Locate it where delivery and service access remain usable after rain, away from field drainage routes.

Grounds crews around Joliet and Bloomington can rotate summer tools and winter equipment without filling the active work bay. Clean and dry stored equipment first, then allow room for inspection.

Southern Illinois property projects may have plenty of land but a short gate approach. A smaller container can reduce the storage footprint, although the truck still needs its own clear unloading route.

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Delivery Info

20ft Container Delivery in Illinois

What You Need for Delivery

  • Clear approach: 110 feet of clear, firm surface for the truck to position and tilt.
  • Overhead clearance: At least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path, with no low branches, power lines, or carport roofs in the delivery path.
  • Firm ground: Grass, gravel, dirt, or concrete all work. Soft or waterlogged ground may need gravel prep.
  • Final placement spot: Know where you want it before the driver arrives. Repositioning on site is possible, but it is easier to plan ahead.

Delivery Timing Across Illinois

  • Chicagoland
  • Rock River Valley and Northwest Illinois
  • Illinois River Valley and Central Illinois
  • Western Illinois and the Mississippi River
  • Southern Illinois

Container One's Delivery/Dispatch department schedules every delivery after payment and site review.

The written quote includes delivery details. It lists the container and any site-specific charge.
FAQ

20ft Container Questions

The container arrives on a tilt bed truck, which needs 110 feet of straight, level run measured back from where the container will sit, at least 15 feet of height for the truck to drive in and 22 feet of height along the entire unloading path, with no low branches, utility lines or carport roofs in the path, and at least 10 feet of width. Describe your approach and your drop spot when you ask for a quote, so the site can be reviewed before anything is scheduled.
Wind and Water Tight units start at $1,860 delivered in Chicago. What you pay depends on the grade you choose, on what is in stock when you order and on the access at your site. Container One sets prices, and they change without notice; your written quote gives the price for your order, including delivery to your address. Prices as of 2026-09-30.
Warranty runs by grade: one-trip units carry a 10 year structural and 10 year no-leak warranty, cargo worthy and wind and water tight units carry a 5 year structural and 5 year no-leak warranty, and economy units carry a 1 year roof leak warranty.
Agree on firm, level support under the four corners and drainage that carries surface water away. Ask the delivery team about the intended surface and blocking before they arrive. Remove obstructions and leave enough access to inspect the doors and supports afterward. Gravel at the top is not proof of adequate bearing underneath, especially over fresh fill. On an Illinois property with changing seasonal conditions, check the pad and approach again after heavy rain or a freeze and thaw period.

Ready to Get a 20ft Container Delivered in Illinois?

Fill out the form or call (330) 510-5817. A Container One sales representative prepares the written quote for your address.