Mainfreight INC
- USDOT
- 1538326
- MC
- 572473
- Based in
- Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 341 trucks, 341 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Aurora, IL → Jersey City, NJ · Long-distance move
About 875 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,060, delivery in 2–5 days, 824 carriers on the Aurora side and 2,933 in Jersey City.
The route from Aurora, IL to Jersey City, NJ covers roughly 875 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,740 to $7,060 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 15 h 47 min.
On the Aurora side there are 824 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (675 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,933 around Jersey City (1,570 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 Jersey City.
Aurora has a population of about 181,505 and Jersey City about 302,013. Jersey City is the denser city (19,894 people per square mile versus 4,012 in Aurora), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New Jersey is a higher-cost state than Illinois, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,850 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,790 | $7,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,590 | $9,260 | $11,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,440 | $12,730 | $15,530 |
$1,200–$1,690
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,800–$2,650
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,740–$7,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, IL → Jersey City, NJ. 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: Piece Of Cake Moving + Storage LLC
Legal name: Roadway Movers INC
Legal name: Venus Global Consulting
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,850 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,060 for a two-bedroom, $7,590 to $11,290 for a three-bedroom and $10,440 to $15,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 875 road miles (742 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 47 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 Illinois into New Jersey 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 $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,650. 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 Aurora–Jersey City corridor.