Chapel Hill, NC → Joliet, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Chapel Hill to Joliet

About 736 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,010–$5,960, delivery in 2–5 days, 158 carriers on the Chapel Hill side and 694 in Joliet.

736 miroad distance
13 h 23 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,010–$5,9602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
To: Joliet, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 736 miles (624 straight-line)
Drive time: 13 h 23 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 158 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 694 (561 interstate)

Reverse: Joliet → Chapel Hill

Joliet sits about 736 miles northwest of Chapel Hill, which makes this an interstate relocation from North Carolina 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 $4,010 to $5,960 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 13 h 23 min.

On the Chapel Hill side there are 158 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Chapel Hill has a population of about 62,000 and Joliet about 152,241. The two cities have comparable density (2,861 and 2,331 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Illinois is a higher-cost state than North Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Chapel Hill to Joliet

Full-service estimate for 736 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,600	$1,950	$2,380
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,400	$2,930	$3,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,010	$4,890	$5,960
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,410	$7,820	$9,540
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,820	$10,750	$13,120

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,490

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,470

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

Full-service mover

$4,010–$5,960

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Chapel Hill (origin)

Pax Logistix

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pax Logistix LLC

USDOT: 3319990
MC: 1056199
Based in: Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (919) 961-7665 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trosa Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers INC

USDOT: 675014
MC: 315111
Based in: Durham, NC 27701 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (919) 419-1059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbruce Truck Lines INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2939017
MC: 98627
Based in: Morrisville, NC 27560 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (919) 607-6875 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4196166
MC: 1617931
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (919) 618-7622 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers Raleigh

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Miracle Movers Of Raleigh LLC

USDOT: 3139734
MC: 98319
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (919) 656-4043 Route Verify on FMCSA

DBA Armstrong Relocation Co INC Raleigh Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Armstrong Relocation Company INC Raleigh North Carolina

USDOT: 1071807
MC: 550171
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (919) 425-9853 Route Verify on FMCSA

Howards Cargo

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Howard'S Cargo LLC

USDOT: 3876757
MC: 1421028
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (704) 621-1729 Route Verify on FMCSA

North State Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 520251
MC: 262686
Based in: Durham, NC 27703 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (919) 215-9430 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 158 movers in Chapel Hill

Near Joliet (destination)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2588231
MC: 907486
Based in: Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (630) 423-5001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3073738
MC: 62685
Based in: Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1744355
MC: 772181
Based in: Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1585417
MC: 586954
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1313194
MC: 527982
Based in: Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (815) 372-9190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2555496
MC: 890930
Based in: Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578534
MC: 902373
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (708) 377-9699 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3342792
MC: 1067250
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (630) 339-2721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 694 movers in Joliet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chapel Hill to Joliet?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,380 for a studio, $2,400 to $3,580 for a one-bedroom, $4,010 to $5,960 for a two-bedroom, $6,410 to $9,540 for a three-bedroom and $8,820 to $13,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Joliet from Chapel Hill?

About 736 road miles (624 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from North Carolina 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 Chapel Hill to Joliet?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,470. 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 Chapel Hill–Joliet corridor.