Winch Out Service in Chicago, IL

Winch Out Service in Chicago: what to expect

Brutal cold snaps kill batteries and freeze locks, and lake-effect snow makes roads slick. Ditches, soft shoulders and unpaved lots are where Chicago winch-outs usually happen.

A quick photo of how the car sits helps the Chicago crew bring the right gear.

Where cars get stuck around Chicago

• Lake Shore DriveNo shoulders in many spots. Stay in the car with hazards on.
• Soft shoulders on I-90/94If you are off the pavement on I-90/94, stay in the car unless it is unsafe, and tell us your direction and nearest exit.
• The Circle InterchangeWhere the Dan Ryan, Kennedy and Eisenhower meet near the Loop. Very heavy traffic.
• Wrigleyville and River North at nightLockouts and dead batteries after games and nights out.

Chicago conditions that cause these calls

Brutal cold snaps kill batteries and freeze locks, and lake-effect snow makes roads slick.

Summer heat and storms can flood viaducts and underpasses.

Cubs games at Wrigley Field, Bears games at Soldier Field, Lollapalooza in Grant Park and conventions at McCormick Place bring heavy traffic.

Winch Out Service coverage in Cook County

We send winch out service to The Loop, River North, Lincoln Park, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Lakeview, Hyde Park, Pilsen, Bronzeville, West Loop, Rogers Park, Bridgeport, South Loop, Andersonville.

Chicago ZIP codes: 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, 60625, 60626, 60628, 60629, 60630, 60631.