Chicago, IL → Branson, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Chicago to Branson

About 554 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,500–$5,210, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,923 carriers on the Chicago side and 19 in Branson.

554 miroad distance
10 h 15 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,500–$5,2102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chicago, Illinois
To: Branson, Missouri
Road distance: ≈ 554 miles (469 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 15 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2,923 (2,209 interstate)
Movers at destination: 19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Branson → Chicago

Moving from Chicago to Branson is a long-distance move of roughly 554 road miles, heading southwest from Illinois to Missouri.

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 $3,500 to $5,210 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 15 min.

On the Chicago side there are 2,923 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2,209 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Branson (13 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 Branson.

Chicago has a population of about 2.7 million and Branson about 13,000. Chicago is considerably denser (12,061 people per square mile versus 592), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Chicago to Branson

Full-service estimate for 554 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,400	$1,710	$2,080
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,100	$2,560	$3,120
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,500	$4,270	$5,210
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,600	$6,830	$8,330
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,700	$9,390	$11,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,230

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,230

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

Full-service mover

$3,500–$5,210

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Chicago (origin)

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

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Near Branson (destination)

Lnr Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2109108
MC: 735398
Based in: Ava, MO 65608 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (417) 683-5456 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slapout Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3062295
MC: 55984
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (870) 688-6801 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jones Trucking Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jones Trucking Lines LLC

USDOT: 2435892
MC: 1570931
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (870) 416-1541 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Yankee Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3624
MC: 107803
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (870) 416-3426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Solid Rock Hotshot LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3269704
MC: 1032005
Based in: Ava, MO 65608 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (417) 543-1223 Route Verify on FMCSA

Affordable Box Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jacob R Keller

USDOT: 2455026
MC: 847753
Based in: Galena, MO 65656 (16 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (417) 337-5200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pda Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1760410
MC: 643614
Based in: Harrison, AR 72601 (28 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (870) 743-3078 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cpnr Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cpnr Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 3032013
MC: 39892
Based in: Everton, AR 72633 (40 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (870) 577-7468 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Branson

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,400 to $2,080 for a studio, $2,100 to $3,120 for a one-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a two-bedroom, $5,600 to $8,330 for a three-bedroom and $7,700 to $11,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Branson from Chicago?

About 554 road miles (469 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 15 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 Illinois into Missouri 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 Chicago to Branson?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 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.

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 Chicago–Branson corridor.