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 → New Bedford, MA · Long-distance move
About 1,054 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,350–$7,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 824 carriers on the Aurora side and 80 in New Bedford.
The route from Aurora, IL to New Bedford, MA covers roughly 1,054 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 $5,350 to $7,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 52 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 80 around New Bedford (56 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 New Bedford.
Aurora has a population of about 181,505 and New Bedford about 101,834. The two cities have comparable density (4,012 and 5,054 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Massachusetts 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 | $2,140 | $2,610 | $3,180 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,210 | $3,920 | $4,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,530 | $7,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,560 | $10,440 | $12,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,770 | $14,360 | $17,520 |
$1,530–$2,160
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,960–$2,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,350–$7,960
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Aurora, IL → New Bedford, MA. 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 $2,140 to $3,180 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,350 to $7,960 for a two-bedroom, $8,560 to $12,740 for a three-bedroom and $11,770 to $17,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,054 road miles (894 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 52 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Massachusetts 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 $1,530 to $2,160 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,960 to $2,880. 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–New Bedford corridor.