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Boise, ID → Schaumburg, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Boise to Schaumburg

About 1,680 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,300–$9,370, delivery in 5–10 days, 168 carriers on the Boise side and 911 in Schaumburg.

  • 1,680 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,300–$9,3702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,680 miles (1,424 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
168 (127 interstate)
Movers at destination
911 (744 interstate)

Reverse: Schaumburg → Boise

Moving from Boise to Schaumburg is a cross-country move of roughly 1,680 road miles, heading east from Idaho to Illinois.

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 $6,300 to $9,370 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Boise side there are 168 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (127 of them authorized for interstate work), and 911 around Schaumburg (744 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 Schaumburg.

Boise has a population of about 238,429 and Schaumburg about 78,000. Schaumburg is the denser city (4,069 people per square mile versus 2,806 in Boise), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Boise to Schaumburg

Full-service estimate for 1,680 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,520 $3,070 $3,750
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,780 $4,610 $5,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,300 $7,680 $9,370
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,080 $12,290 $15,000
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,860 $16,900 $20,620

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,280

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,520–$3,710

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,300–$9,370

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Boise (origin)

Albertson'S LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
45225
MC
146452
Based in
Boise, ID 83726 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
402 trucks, 488 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (208) 395-4660 Verify on FMCSA

J R Simplot Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62813
MC
167150
Based in
Boise, ID 83702 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
169 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (701) 213-9737 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scandinavian Designs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dania Incorporated

USDOT
2671154
MC
1115357
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (208) 314-4724 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1189943
MC
475067
Based in
Meridian, ID 83642 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (208) 870-3691 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peasley Transfer & Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
62670
MC
3249
Based in
Boise, ID 83706 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (208) 375-0961 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muza-Pro LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3087546
MC
81853
Based in
Meridian, ID 83646 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (208) 968-4042 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & R Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: L & R Group LLC

USDOT
2912146
MC
981293
Based in
Kuna, ID 83634 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (208) 813-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cx Northwest INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
581874
MC
281914
Based in
Nampa, ID 83687 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (208) 466-8276 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 168 movers in Boise

Near Schaumburg (destination)

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (773) 312-7560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (847) 929-4487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (331) 210-2039 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (720) 641-9939 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (224) 998-9896 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 911 movers in Schaumburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boise to Schaumburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,520 to $3,750 for a studio, $3,780 to $5,620 for a one-bedroom, $6,300 to $9,370 for a two-bedroom, $10,080 to $15,000 for a three-bedroom and $13,860 to $20,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Schaumburg from Boise?

About 1,680 road miles (1,424 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Idaho 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Boise to Schaumburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,520 to $3,710. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Boise–Schaumburg corridor.