Bismarck, ND → Bloomington, IL · Long-distance move
About 866 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,350–$6,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 42 carriers on the Bismarck side and 31 in Bloomington.
The route from Bismarck, ND to Bloomington, IL covers roughly 866 miles by road, a southeast-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 $4,350 to $6,480 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 38 min.
On the Bismarck side there are 42 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Bloomington (20 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 Bloomington.
Bismarck has a population of about 76,000 and Bloomington about 79,000. Bloomington is the denser city (2,902 people per square mile versus 2,123 in Bismarck), 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 | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,610 | $3,190 | $3,890 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,350 | $5,310 | $6,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,970 | $8,500 | $10,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,580 | $11,680 | $14,250 |
$1,190–$1,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,790–$2,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,350–$6,480
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 $1,740 to $2,590 for a studio, $2,610 to $3,890 for a one-bedroom, $4,350 to $6,480 for a two-bedroom, $6,970 to $10,370 for a three-bedroom and $9,580 to $14,250 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 866 road miles (733 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 38 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 North Dakota 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 $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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 Bismarck–Bloomington corridor.