Car washes in Des Plaines, IL
13 car washes in Des Plaines, Illinois — one self-serve car wash, two tunnel car washes and two hand car washes. Every card has the address and a directions button.
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Which kind of wash in Des Plaines?
One self-serve car wash, two tunnel car washes and two hand car washes — that is the mix in Des Plaines.
In a hurry? The tunnel at Fuller's Car Wash and Royal Touch Car Wash & Detailing gets you through in minutes.
Coin and wand washes
Wash it yourself with a pressure wand at Fuller's Car Wash.
Card or tap accepted at Fuller's Car Wash.
On the road? The near-me search sorts the car washes around you by distance — by location, ZIP code or city.
When to go
Early start: Citgo Car Wash, Driven Car Wash and two more open at 7 a.m. or earlier.
Late: Citgo Car Wash stays open until 10 p.m. or later.
After the salt trucks
From November to March the enemy is road salt, not dirt. Rinse the underside, wheel wells and rocker panels — that is where rust starts.
Below 32 °F, stay in the car: Fuller's Car Wash and Royal Touch Car Wash & Detailing are automatic.
Gas station washes and brands
Looking for a particular brand? Shell (two), BP (one), Citgo (one) and Mobil (one).
Fill up and wash in one stop at bp and Citgo Car Wash.
- Car wash
Car wash on East Oakton Street
Hours not listed — check the sign at the entrance.
Across Des Plaines
4.4 miles lie between Shell (North Wolf Road) in the north and Royal Touch Car Wash & Detailing in the south — the map shows which one is on your way.
People per car wash
Des Plaines has about 58,000 residents (2023) — one listed car wash for every 4,500 people.
Not here, but close
Nearest touchless car wash: Drive Well Auto Spa in Mount Prospect, about 2.9 miles west.
Across Illinois
Of 2,318 car washes in Illinois, 13 are in Des Plaines. Bigger choices: Chicago (285), Rockford (33) and Springfield (32).
Questions about car washes in Des Plaines
How many car washes are there in Des Plaines?
13 car washes are listed in Des Plaines, Illinois, including one self-serve car wash, two tunnel car washes and two hand car washes.
Where can I wash my car myself in Des Plaines?
Self-serve bays with a pressure wand: Fuller's Car Wash.
Where can I get a hand car wash in Des Plaines?
Washed by hand: Huey's Car Wash and Royal Touch Car Wash & Detailing.
Which gas stations and chains have a car wash in Des Plaines?
Shell (two), BP (one), Citgo (one) and Mobil (one).
Car washes around Des Plaines
Park Ridge, 1 mile away, adds one more wash.
Within 50 miles, Mount Prospect and Glenview have ten or more washes each.
Further in Illinois
Updated September 2026 · Add a car wash or report a mistake