Odessa, TX

Aurora, IL → Odessa, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Aurora to Odessa

About 1,218 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,240–$7,800, delivery in 3–7 days, 824 carriers on the Aurora side and 84 in Odessa.

  • 1,218 miroad distance
  • 21 h 42 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,240–$7,8002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,218 miles (1,032 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 42 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
824 (675 interstate)
Movers at destination
84 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Odessa → Aurora

The route from Aurora, IL to Odessa, TX covers roughly 1,218 miles by road, a southwest-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 $5,240 to $7,800 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 21 h 42 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 84 around Odessa (42 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 Odessa.

Aurora has a population of about 181,505 and Odessa about 122,707. Aurora is considerably denser (4,012 people per square mile versus 2,239), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Aurora to Odessa

Full-service estimate for 1,218 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,100 $2,560 $3,120
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,240 $6,390 $7,800
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,390 $10,230 $12,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,530 $14,060 $17,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,400

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,110–$3,100

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,240–$7,800

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Aurora (origin)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
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

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Road Titans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620076
MC
1236236
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Muzom Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456325
MC
848295
Based in
Aurora, IL 60504 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 824 movers in Aurora

Near Odessa (destination)

To A Tee Hot Shot Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2195497
MC
761954
Based in
Odessa, TX 79761 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
37 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Flash Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3234824
MC
1084110
Based in
Odessa, TX 79763 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Texas Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1790390
MC
779115
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Big Sky Towing LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
817981
MC
265731
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Hulk Heavy Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3194237
MC
139812
Based in
Odessa, TX 79763 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Rw Logistics And Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2531647
MC
879835
Based in
Odessa, TX 79766 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

2go Distribution LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327757
MC
1071482
Based in
Midland, TX 79707 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Northmen Carrier LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3542877
MC
1183565
Based in
Odessa, TX 79765 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 84 movers in Odessa

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Aurora to Odessa?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,120 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,680 for a one-bedroom, $5,240 to $7,800 for a two-bedroom, $8,390 to $12,480 for a three-bedroom and $11,530 to $17,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Odessa from Aurora?

About 1,218 road miles (1,032 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 42 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Texas 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Aurora to Odessa?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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–Odessa corridor.