Roadside Help

Roadside assistance in Chicago. Often faster than a tow.

Many calls on this line are a dead battery, a flat tire, an empty tank or a locked key, not a full tow. A roadside call can get you back on the road and can cost less than a full tow. We line up roadside assistance across the Chicago metro, from the Loop and the lakefront out to Cicero, Oak Park, Naperville, Orland Park and Joliet. Ask the operator what they have on the truck for your call: jump packs, spare tires, fuel cans and lockout tools. IDOT's Emergency Traffic Patrol also works the expressways clearing hazards, but it doesn't do repairs and it isn't a tow service.

(773) 830-6930 Request a quote

Independent operator jump-starting a disabled car on a residential Chicago side street

What's included in roadside assistance?

Jump start with high-capacity jump pack (no cables needed)
Flat tire change with spare or donut
Emergency fuel delivery (gas and diesel, quoted by the assigned operator)
Vehicle lockout (standard sedans, trucks, SUVs)
Winch-out from soft shoulder or low-water crossing (short)
Tire plug service when sidewall is intact
Diagnostic check for next-step decision (tow or not)
If you have AAA, Allstate or USAA roadside, call them first. If you call us direct, we line up a quoted roadside job.

When do you need roadside assistance?

Battery is dead and won't crank in the city, the suburbs, or anywhere metro-wide
Flat tire and can't safely change it on the shoulder
Ran out of gas between exits on I-88, I-90 or I-80
Keys locked inside the vehicle in any city or suburban neighborhood
Stuck in a low-water crossing or soft ground (lightly)
Tire pressure warning and no air available
Not sure if you need a tow yet - need a pro look

What do drivers ask about roadside assistance?

Do you provide roadside assistance in Cicero, Naperville, Joliet and other Chicago-area communities?

Yes. Quick Tow Chicago covers the whole metro for roadside assistance, from the Loop and the North Side out to Cicero, Oak Park, Naperville, Orland Park and Joliet. Arrival depends on where you are and which operator is free. Call (773) 830-6930. The assigned operator quotes the job before they roll.

Will a jump start fix my car?

If the battery is the only issue, you can often drive away after the engine is running. If the alternator is bad or the battery won't hold a charge, the operator quotes a tow to a shop. Ask what they see before they recommend a tow.

Can you change a tire on the Kennedy or the Dan Ryan?

Usually, but if the flat is on the traffic side of the vehicle on an active expressway, the safer move is a short tow off the road to a safe lot and a tire swap there, quoted separately. The assigned operator confirms whether they can work that shoulder. IDOT's Emergency Traffic Patrol clears hazards and restores traffic flow. It doesn't repair vehicles and it doesn't tow them away.

How much fuel do you bring?

The assigned operator quotes how much fuel they can bring, gasoline or diesel, before they roll. That is usually enough to reach the nearest station. They don't fill the tank at roadside because of pricing and safety. Fuel is quoted as part of that job, not as a published pump-plus markup.

What if I need a tow after the roadside call?

If the roadside work doesn't solve it, we can line up a tow from the same call. You hear the tow quote before anyone is dispatched for that second job.