Bloomington, IL → Joliet, IL · Short-haul move
About 99 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,560–$2,320, delivery in 1–2 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 694 in Joliet.
Joliet sits about 99 miles northeast of Bloomington, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a short-haul move.
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 2 h 24 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,560 and $2,320, 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 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Joliet about 152,241. The two cities have comparable density (2,902 and 2,331 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $900 | $1,100 | $1,340 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,340 | $4,080 | $4,980 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,560–$2,320
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 $900 to $1,340 for a studio, $1,010 to $1,500 for a one-bedroom, $1,560 to $2,320 for a two-bedroom, $2,320 to $3,450 for a three-bedroom and $3,340 to $4,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 99 road miles (84 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 24 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Bloomington and Joliet 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 $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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–Joliet corridor.