Anaheim, CA → Joliet, IL · Cross-country move
About 1,999 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,650–$11,380, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,278 carriers on the Anaheim side and 694 in Joliet.
Moving from Anaheim to Joliet is a cross-country move of roughly 1,999 road miles, heading northeast from California 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 $7,650 to $11,380 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).
On the Anaheim side there are 1,278 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (560 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.
Anaheim has a population of about 341,008 and Joliet about 152,241. Anaheim is considerably denser (6,895 people per square mile versus 2,331), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,060 | $3,730 | $4,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,590 | $5,600 | $6,830 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,650 | $9,330 | $11,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,240 | $14,920 | $18,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,830 | $20,520 | $25,030 |
$2,800–$3,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,800–$4,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,650–$11,380
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Anaheim, CA → Joliet, 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC
Legal name: Nationwide Trans INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,060 to $4,550 for a studio, $4,590 to $6,830 for a one-bedroom, $7,650 to $11,380 for a two-bedroom, $12,240 to $18,210 for a three-bedroom and $16,830 to $25,030 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,999 road miles (1,694 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 $2,800 to $3,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,800 to $4,120. 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 Anaheim–Joliet corridor.