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Buckeye, AZ → Chicago, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Buckeye to Chicago

About 1,743 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,470–$9,620, delivery in 5–10 days, 87 carriers on the Buckeye side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 1,743 miroad distance
  • 30 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,470–$9,6202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,743 miles (1,477 straight-line)
Drive time
30 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
87 (50 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Buckeye

Chicago sits about 1,743 miles northeast of Buckeye, which makes this an interstate relocation from Arizona to Illinois that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,470 to $9,620 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 30 hours (4 driving days).

On the Buckeye side there are 87 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (50 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Buckeye has a population of about 125,445 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 233 in Buckeye), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Buckeye to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 1,743 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,590 $3,150 $3,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,880 $4,730 $5,770
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,470 $7,880 $9,620
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,340 $12,620 $15,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,220 $17,350 $21,160

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,390–$3,380

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

Portable container

$2,580–$3,790

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

Full-service mover

$6,470–$9,620

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 Buckeye (origin)

J & J Transports INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2556837
MC
891686
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (602) 714-0266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jay D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1670482
MC
613997
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (602) 459-1025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lecher Farm Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317966
MC
1055190
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 882-9964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chapiz Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4048374
MC
1533506
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (602) 832-1661 Route Verify on FMCSA

Imperio Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3645767
MC
1254663
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (480) 938-4770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gps Translink LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3322459
MC
1057458
Based in
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (602) 206-8577 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sp Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3718304
MC
1307761
Based in
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (479) 790-0298 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rafael Torres Jr

USDOT
886646
MC
438405
Based in
Buckeye, AZ 85396 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (661) 343-2830 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 87 movers in Buckeye

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (708) 398-6237 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

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (630) 271-3600 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

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Buckeye to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,620 for a two-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,390 for a three-bedroom and $14,220 to $21,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Buckeye?

About 1,743 road miles (1,477 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 30 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 Arizona 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 Buckeye to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,390 to $3,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,580 to $3,790. 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 Buckeye–Chicago corridor.