Used Shipping Containers for Sale or Rent in Waukegan, IL
Enter one Waukegan ZIP code to price every container size for that delivery address, then choose the size that fits your site and storage plan. Eveon Containers shows purchase and rental options together, with Wind & Watertight protection backing every used container.
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20ft Used Container
Container Price
$999
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$999
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As low as $149/mo with Rent
40ft Used Container
Container Price
$1,449
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$1,449
+ Delivery
As low as $179/mo with Rent
40ft Used High Cube Container
Container Price
$1,499
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$1,499
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As low as $199/mo with Rent
Where Can You Buy a Shipping Container in Waukegan?
You can buy shipping containers for sale in Waukegan through Eveon Containers, with Waukegan, IL orders priced from the Chicago, IL depot market about 40 miles away. Eveon offers purchase and rental options, and delivery from this depot market is 3 to 5 business days.
The ZIP check separates the container price from the delivery cost, so you can see the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That matters because the container size, address, and delivery path all affect the final number.
Waukegan Container Prices: What the Market Monitor Shows
The Market Monitor is Eveon's index of used container prices, built from daily retail price observations in every region it serves. It helps buyers read the regional market before buying, rather than making a decision from one isolated quote.
For Waukegan buyers, the Chicago regional figures are on the Chicago Market Monitor page. Use the button just below to open that regional view, then compare those averages with Eveon's live price in the ZIP-priced tiles above for your address.
Waukegan is a small city in Lake County, Illinois, with a population of 88,570 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates. That scale supports practical container demand from contractors, property owners, schools, retailers, and crews that need durable storage without building permanent space.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning describes metropolitan Chicago's intermodal rail hub as the gateway where western and eastern railroads interchange and containers originate or terminate. Open the regional Market Monitor to see how that Chicago pricing context sits next to the live ZIP-priced options for Waukegan.
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Why Waukegan Containers Ship From Chicago
Waukegan containers ship from Chicago because Eveon prices this page from the Chicago, IL depot market, about 40 miles away. Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning describes used container inventory for Chicago as intermodal cargo moving between coastal railroads and local truck drayage through metropolitan Chicago's rail hub, where western and eastern railroads interchange and containers originate or terminate.
That supply path matters because it keeps Waukegan buyers connected to a major regional rail and truck network. The ZIP check turns that regional setup into a delivered total for your exact address, so you can choose a container with the delivery cost already separated and clear.
Local Economic Factors in Waukegan, IL
- Population and place. Waukegan sits in Lake County, Illinois, and has a population of 88,570 according to the US Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 estimates, 2024. For a small city, that creates steady practical demand for storage near jobsites, homes, campuses, shops, and service yards.
- Container supply. Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning identifies metropolitan Chicago's intermodal rail hub as the regional gateway where containers originate or terminate. For Waukegan buyers, that means Eveon Containers prices the page from a nearby Chicago depot market tied to rail interchange and local truck drayage.
- Typical demand. In a small city like Waukegan, common container uses include construction and renovation site storage, contractor tool and equipment security, school and campus facilities storage, and boat, RV and seasonal gear storage. Each use works best when the container size, site access, and delivery path are checked before ordering.
20ft or 40ft Shipping Container for Sale in Waukegan: How to Choose
Choose a 20ft container when the site is tighter or the access path is limited. A 20ft container has a tare weight of 4,914 lbs, is 8 feet wide, and is 8 feet 6 inches high in standard height. It is often the easier fit for driveways, small yards, and compact work areas.
Choose a 40ft container when you want more space in the same 8 feet wide footprint and have the longer straight run needed for delivery. A 40ft container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs and adds height at 9 feet 6 inches high. These containers follow ISO 668, ISO 1161 and ISO 1496.
Delivery in Waukegan: What Your Site Needs
Eveon delivery uses tilt bed, so the container slides off the back of the truck onto your prepared spot; flatbed costs less but you offload it yourself. For tilt-bed delivery, plan 80 to 100 feet of run-out space for a 20ft container and about 120 feet for a 40ft container.
Your delivery path should also allow 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. The surfaces that work are dry compacted gravel, dry compacted dirt, asphalt and concrete. The surfaces that do not work are mud, sand, soft grass and sloped ground.
A level site matters after delivery, not just during delivery. If the container sits unevenly, the doors can bind and become harder to open. If you are not sure about your space, Eveon can review photographs before you order and help confirm whether the delivery area is practical.
Compare Container Sizes for Waukegan
Open any size to review its specifications, then return to the ZIP check at the top when you are ready to see the delivered total for your address.
Do You Need a Permit for a Shipping Container in Waukegan?
Private-property containers are generally treated as accessory storage, so the rules that matter are usually zoning items like duration, setbacks, and screening. For property in Waukegan, ask the Planning and Zoning Department. For unincorporated Lake County property, ask the Planning, Building and Development Department.
If a container or the delivery truck will occupy a public right of way, ask the same local authority how that should be handled before delivery is scheduled. Rules can vary by property and use, so check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
Shipping Containers Near Waukegan: Where Eveon Delivers
Eveon delivers around Waukegan to Park City, Gurnee, North Chicago, Beach Park, Gages Lake, Lake Bluff, Grandwood Park, Zion, Libertyville, Winthrop Harbor, Grayslake, Lindenhurst, Lake Forest, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills.
If your address is not on that list, enter the ZIP code anyway. The ZIP check prices the address directly.
Waukegan Storage Container Rental or Purchase
Choose Waukegan storage container rental when the need has a clear end date. Eveon rental has a three month minimum, and the monthly rate for your address appears through the ZIP check. Rental is priced separately from purchase, so you can compare the options without mixing the two.
Choose purchase when the need has no fixed end date and you want an asset you can move or sell later. Eveon Containers sells used Wind & Watertight containers. Typically 10 to 15 years old, with surface rust, patched paint and dents, weatherproof and structurally sound, and warrantied. That honest condition is why a used conex container works well for storage without pretending it is unused.
Real Uses for Containers in Waukegan
Construction and renovation site storage helps crews keep materials and tools close to the work while protecting them between shifts.
Contractor tool and equipment security gives service businesses a lockable place for gear that should not ride back and forth every day.
School and campus facilities storage works for maintenance supplies, furniture, records, and project materials that need extra space.
Boat, RV and seasonal gear storage gives households and property owners a durable storage container option for items that are bulky, valuable, or used only part of the year.
Why Buy a Used Conex Container in Waukegan From Eveon
Buying a used conex container should feel straightforward. Eveon Containers focuses on an easy process, reliable delivery, competitive pricing, product quality, and great communication, because those are the things buyers notice when a large container is coming to their property.
The warranty is a major reason to choose Eveon. In the first 365 days Eveon covers repair costs, supplies repair patches, or replaces the container. After that, repair patches are supplied at no cost for as long as you own it. Buyers ordering more than one unit also receive 2.5 percent off two or more containers.
Eveon holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from more than 1,500 Trustpilot reviews as of September 2026.
Who Maintains This Page
This page is maintained by the Eveon Containers market team and reviewed by Aad Storm, founder and CEO. Prices are deliberately not written into the page, and every figure a buyer acts on comes from the live pricing components.
The regional averages in the Market Monitor come from Eveon's own daily price observations. Delivery clearances and warranty terms are Eveon's published operating requirements. The Chicago depot supply fact is attributed to Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, which identifies metropolitan Chicago's intermodal rail hub as the regional gateway.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The fastest way to see cost is to enter your ZIP code at the top of the page. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then shows the delivered total before checkout. The Market Monitor button opens the Chicago regional view for broader context. Enter your ZIP code to compare sizes.
- You can buy a used Wind & Watertight container from Eveon Containers for delivery in Waukegan, IL. This page is priced from the Chicago, IL depot market, about 40 miles away, and includes purchase and rental paths. Start with the ZIP check to price your address.
- For tilt-bed delivery, plan 80 to 100 feet of run-out space for a 20ft container and about 120 feet for a 40ft container. The truck also needs 12 to 14 feet of width and 14 to 16 feet of overhead clearance. Review your site and enter your ZIP code.
- Yes. Eveon offers storage container rental for Waukegan buyers with a three month minimum, priced separately from purchase. Rental makes sense when the need has an end date, while purchase fits longer-term use. Use the ZIP check to see rental options for your address.
- Private-property containers are generally handled through zoning rules such as duration, setbacks, and screening. In Waukegan, ask the Planning and Zoning Department. For unincorporated Lake County property, ask the Planning, Building and Development Department. Before placing an order, check with your own jurisdiction before you order.
- A 40ft container has a tare weight of 8,159 lbs. A 40ft High Cube has a tare weight of 8,747 lbs and the same 8 feet wide footprint, with 9 feet 6 inches high exterior height. Confirm your site access, then choose a size in the ZIP check.
- Waukegan is priced from the Chicago, IL depot market, about 40 miles away. That depot market connects Waukegan buyers to metropolitan Chicago's intermodal rail hub and local truck drayage. To turn that distance into a delivered total, enter your ZIP code at the top of the page.
- No. Eveon shows the container price and delivery cost separately, then shows the full delivered total before anything enters the cart. That gives you a clearer view of what the container costs and what delivery adds for the address. Enter your ZIP code to see both lines.
Get Your Waukegan Container Price
Enter the ZIP code at the top of the page to price every size for purchase or rent, with delivery to the address shown alongside the container cost. You can order online or call 888-489-7585. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days, and every used Wind & Watertight container is warrantied.
Container Specifications for Waukegan Buyers
Review the dimensions, weights, and height options for each container size so your chosen unit fits the space, access path, and storage plan.