Bloomington, IL → Pittsburgh, PA · Long-distance move
About 558 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,610–$5,380, delivery in 2–5 days, 31 carriers on the Bloomington side and 450 in Pittsburgh.
The route from Bloomington, IL to Pittsburgh, PA covers roughly 558 miles by road, a east-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 $3,610 to $5,380 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 10 h 19 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 450 around Pittsburgh (241 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 Pittsburgh.
Bloomington has a population of about 79,000 and Pittsburgh about 307,632. Pittsburgh is the denser city (5,469 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 | $1,450 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,170 | $2,640 | $3,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,610 | $4,410 | $5,380 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,950 | $9,700 | $11,830 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,610–$5,380
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 $1,450 to $2,150 for a studio, $2,170 to $3,230 for a one-bedroom, $3,610 to $5,380 for a two-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a three-bedroom and $7,950 to $11,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 558 road miles (473 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 19 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 Illinois into Pennsylvania 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 $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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–Pittsburgh corridor.