Carrollton, TX → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move
About 897 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,430–$6,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 976 carriers on the Carrollton side and 694 in Joliet.
Joliet sits about 897 miles northeast of Carrollton, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Illinois that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,430 to $6,600 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 16 h 10 min.
On the Carrollton side there are 976 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Carrollton has a population of about 134,562 and Joliet about 152,241. Carrollton is considerably denser (3,636 people per square mile versus 2,331), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,770 | $2,160 | $2,640 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,660 | $3,240 | $3,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,430 | $5,410 | $6,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,090 | $8,650 | $10,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $9,750 | $11,890 | $14,510 |
$1,220–$1,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,430–$6,600
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 $1,770 to $2,640 for a studio, $2,660 to $3,960 for a one-bedroom, $4,430 to $6,600 for a two-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,550 for a three-bedroom and $9,750 to $14,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 897 road miles (760 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 10 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 Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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 Carrollton–Joliet corridor.