Bloomington, IL → Des Moines, IA · Regional long-distance move
About 299 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,630–$3,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 191 in Des Moines.
Des Moines sits about 299 miles west of Bloomington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Iowa that most movers classify as a regional long-distance move.
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 $2,630 to $3,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 51 min.
On the Bloomington side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (20 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Des Moines about 212,086. The two cities have comparable density (2,902 and 2,428 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,580 | $1,920 | $2,350 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,630 | $3,210 | $3,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,210 | $5,130 | $6,260 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,790 | $7,060 | $8,610 |
$460–$650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,290–$1,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,630–$3,910
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: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC
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Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC
Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC
Legal name: Arona Corporation
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,810 for a studio, $1,580 to $2,350 for a one-bedroom, $2,630 to $3,910 for a two-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,260 for a three-bedroom and $5,790 to $8,610 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 299 road miles (253 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 51 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Iowa 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 $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,890. 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 Bloomington–Des Moines corridor.