Bethlehem, PA → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 788 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,200–$6,250, delivery in 2–5 days, 402 carriers on the Bethlehem side and 694 in Joliet.
The route from Bethlehem, PA to Joliet, IL covers roughly 788 miles by road, a west-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 $4,200 to $6,250 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 17 min.
On the Bethlehem side there are 402 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (297 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.
Bethlehem has a population of about 78,000 and Joliet about 152,241. Bethlehem is considerably denser (3,964 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,680 | $2,050 | $2,500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,750 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,200 | $5,120 | $6,250 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,720 | $8,190 | $10,000 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,240 | $11,270 | $13,750 |
$1,110–$1,570
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.
$4,200–$6,250
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.
Legal name: Marine Transportation Intermodal INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,520 to $3,750 for a one-bedroom, $4,200 to $6,250 for a two-bedroom, $6,720 to $10,000 for a three-bedroom and $9,240 to $13,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 788 road miles (668 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 17 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 Pennsylvania 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 $1,570 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 Bethlehem–Joliet corridor.