Bloomington, IL → Evanston, IL · Short-haul move
About 150 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,230–$3,310, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 739 in Evanston.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Evanston, IL covers roughly 150 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,230 and $3,310, before packing or storage.
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 739 around Evanston (527 interstate). For an in-state 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 Evanston.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 2,902 in Bloomington), 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 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,340 | $1,630 | $1,990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,230 | $2,710 | $3,310 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,560 | $4,340 | $5,300 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,900 | $5,970 | $7,290 |
$300–$430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,150–$1,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,230–$3,310
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 $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,340 to $1,990 for a one-bedroom, $2,230 to $3,310 for a two-bedroom, $3,560 to $5,300 for a three-bedroom and $4,900 to $7,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 150 road miles (127 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Bloomington and Evanston are in Illinois, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,700. 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–Evanston corridor.