Allentown, PA → Evanston, IL · Long-distance move
About 757 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,130, delivery in 2–5 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 739 in Evanston.
Moving from Allentown to Evanston is a long-distance move of roughly 757 road miles, heading west from Pennsylvania to Illinois.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $4,120 to $6,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 45 min.
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Evanston (527 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Evanston.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 7,150 in Allentown), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,650 | $2,010 | $2,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,470 | $3,010 | $3,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,120 | $5,020 | $6,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,590 | $8,040 | $9,810 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,070 | $11,050 | $13,490 |
$1,080–$1,520
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,490
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,120–$6,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Evanston, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,130 for a two-bedroom, $6,590 to $9,810 for a three-bedroom and $9,070 to $13,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 757 road miles (641 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Illinois makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,080 to $1,520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,490. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Evanston corridor.