Exterior Only
A careful exterior hand wash and hand dry for customers who want a clean, refreshed vehicle exterior.
From
$17.99 & up
Starting price for every vehicle size
- Exterior foam wash
- Hand dry with soft towels
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State Street / Chicago
Hand Washing, Elevated.
Professional hand washing and detailing in Chicago’s South Loop, delivered with careful attention to every visible surface.
1701 S. State St., Chicago, IL
Hours — Weather PermittingMon–Sat 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sun 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
HoursMon–Sat 7 AM – 7 PM · Sun 8 AM – 6 PM
Please noteWeather permitting. Last vehicle in line 15 minutes before closing.
Why State Street
Straightforward Service.
Washed by hand
Every vehicle is washed and finished by hand rather than pushed through an automated tunnel.
Three clear packages
Exterior Only, Silver and Platinum — each with a published inclusion list and no hidden tiers.
Transparent pricing
Prices are listed by vehicle size so you know the cost before you pull in.
Detailing on request
Hand wax, interior shampoo, machine buffing and full detailing, with durations published up front.
A team member hand washing a sedan in the State Street service bayThe State Street Difference
Care You Can See.
Every vehicle is washed and finished by hand with careful attention to the surfaces customers notice most. From everyday exterior washing to complete interior and exterior detailing, State Street Hand Car Wash provides transparent service options and professional vehicle care in Chicago’s South Loop.
Standard Service / Priced By Vehicle
Hand Wash Packages
Three hand wash packages, each priced by vehicle size. Select your size to see the price for every package.
Exterior Only pricing begins at $17.99. Silver and Platinum pricing varies by vehicle size.
Showing prices for Car: Exterior Only $17.99 & up, Silver Package $23, Platinum Package $27
Silver Package
Exterior hand washing with essential interior cleaning for a more complete refresh.
$23
Price shown for the selected vehicle size
Everything in Exterior Only, plus
- Wheels cleaned
- Windows cleaned
- Vacuum
- Wipe down dash
- Console and door jambs
- Wipe down trunk lid or tailgate
Show the full inclusion list
- Exterior foam wash
- Hand dry with soft towels
- Wheels cleaned
- Windows cleaned
- Vacuum
- Wipe down dash
- Console and door jambs
- Wipe down trunk lid or tailgate
Platinum Package
The most complete standard hand-wash package, finishing the Silver service with dressed tires and a fragrance of your choice.
$27
Price shown for the selected vehicle size
Everything in Silver Package, plus
- Tire dressing
- Air freshener, your choice
Show the full inclusion list
- Exterior foam wash
- Hand dry with soft towels
- Wheels cleaned
- Windows cleaned
- Vacuum
- Wipe down dash
- Console and door jambs
- Wipe down trunk lid or tailgate
- Tire dressing
- Air freshener, your choice
About our standard washes
Our standard hand washes are designed to clean visible surfaces and restore your vehicle’s shine. They do not include detailed cleaning of every small crevice or hidden area. For more thorough results, please review our detailing services.
Standard Service / Three Packages
Built Around The Wash.
01
Exterior Only
A careful exterior hand wash and hand dry for customers who want a clean, refreshed vehicle exterior.
- Exterior foam wash
- Hand dry with soft towels
02
Silver Package
Exterior hand washing with essential interior cleaning for a more complete refresh.
- Wheels cleaned
- Windows cleaned
- Vacuum
- Wipe down dash
- Console and door jambs
- Wipe down trunk lid or tailgate
03
Platinum Package
The most complete standard hand-wash package, finishing the Silver service with dressed tires and a fragrance of your choice.
- Tire dressing
- Air freshener, your choice
Professional Care / Every Surface
Detailing With Purpose.
Detailing is slower, deeper work than a standard wash. Machine buffing, hand waxing and interior shampooing each address something a wash cannot, which is why they are priced and scheduled separately.
State Street / South Loop / Chicago
Detailing / By Availability
Deeper Work.
Hand Wax
From $100
Approximately 1–2 hours
- Complete exterior hand wash
- Hand wax
- Wheels polished
- Exterior trim cleaned and dressed
Interior Shampoo
From $175
Approximately 2–2.5 hours
- Full-service wash
- Cloth, vinyl, or leather seats shampooed and dressed as appropriate
- Carpets and mats shampooed
- Door panels cleaned
- Trunk cleaned
Detailing prices begin at the amounts shown. Final pricing may vary based on vehicle size, condition, and requested work.
The Hand Wash Process
Five Steps, By Hand.
- 01
Pull In
Drive up during opening hours. No appointment is needed for a standard hand wash. Please have the line joined at least 15 minutes before closing.
- 02
Choose A Package
Exterior Only, Silver or Platinum. Our team confirms your vehicle size class so the price is clear before work begins.
- 03
Hand Wash
Foam wash and hand washing across the exterior, with wheels cleaned and the door jambs and trunk area wiped.
- 04
Interior Work
On Silver and Platinum, the interior is vacuumed, windows are cleaned inside and out, and the dashboard and console are wiped down.
- 05
Hand Dry & Finish
The vehicle is dried by hand with soft towels. Platinum adds your choice of available fragrance.
The Process
Inside The Process.
Every vehicle goes through the same two stages, by hand, from the foam to the final towel.
01 / In the wash
Foam goes on by hand, and every wheel and panel is worked by hand rather than by machine.
02 / Hand finished
Soft towels take the water off, so the vehicle leaves dry and streak free rather than air dried.
Gallery
The Work.
South Loop / 1701 S. State St.
On State Street.
We sit on South State Street in Chicago’s South Loop, a short drive from Roosevelt Road, Cermak Road and Michigan Avenue, and convenient to the Prairie District, Motor Row and the Near South Side.
- Address
- 1701 S. State St., Chicago, IL
- Phone
- (312) 341-0200
- Monday – Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Open seven days a week. Weather permitting. The last vehicle must be in line at least 15 minutes before closing. No exceptions.
Frequently Asked
Questions, Answered.
Open Seven Days / Weather Permitting
Bring It In.
Drive up during opening hours for a hand wash, or call ahead to ask about detailing availability.
The last vehicle must be in line at least 15 minutes before closing. No exceptions.