Augusta, GA → Oak Park, IL · Long-distance move
About 786 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,150–$6,180, delivery in 2–5 days, 200 carriers on the Augusta side and 1,244 in Oak Park.
Oak Park sits about 786 miles northwest of Augusta, 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 $4,150 to $6,180 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 14 h 15 min.
On the Augusta side there are 200 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,244 around Oak Park (906 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 Oak Park.
Augusta has a population of about 201,999 and Oak Park about 54,000. Oak Park is the denser city (11,613 people per square mile versus 668 in Augusta), 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 | $1,660 | $2,030 | $2,470 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490 | $3,040 | $3,710 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,150 | $5,070 | $6,180 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,650 | $8,100 | $9,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,140 | $11,140 | $13,590 |
$1,110–$1,560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,720–$2,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,150–$6,180
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,660 to $2,470 for a studio, $2,490 to $3,710 for a one-bedroom, $4,150 to $6,180 for a two-bedroom, $6,650 to $9,890 for a three-bedroom and $9,140 to $13,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 786 road miles (666 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 15 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 $1,110 to $1,560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,720 to $2,530. 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 Augusta–Oak Park corridor.