Alpharetta, GA → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 656 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,830–$5,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,260 carriers on the Alpharetta side and 694 in Joliet.
Joliet sits about 656 miles north of Alpharetta, which makes this an interstate relocation from Georgia to Illinois that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $3,830 to $5,690 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 12 h 1 min.
On the Alpharetta side there are 1,260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (604 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Alpharetta has a population of about 68,000 and Joliet about 152,241. The two cities have comparable density (2,447 and 2,331 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,530 | $1,870 | $2,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,300 | $2,800 | $3,420 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,830 | $4,670 | $5,690 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,120 | $7,470 | $9,110 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,420 | $10,260 | $12,520 |
$970–$1,370
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,830–$5,690
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Lazer Spot INC
Legal name: Saia Motor Freight Line LLC
Legal name: Sld Transport, LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,300 to $3,420 for a one-bedroom, $3,830 to $5,690 for a two-bedroom, $6,120 to $9,110 for a three-bedroom and $8,420 to $12,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 656 road miles (556 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 1 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 Georgia 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 $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,360. 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 Alpharetta–Joliet corridor.