Broken Arrow, OK

Chicago, IL → Broken Arrow, OK · Long-distance move

Movers from Chicago to Broken Arrow

About 697 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,810–$5,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,923 carriers on the Chicago side and 177 in Broken Arrow.

  • 697 miroad distance
  • 12 h 43 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,810–$5,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 697 miles (591 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 43 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,923 (2,209 interstate)
Movers at destination
177 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Broken Arrow → Chicago

Moving from Chicago to Broken Arrow is a long-distance move of roughly 697 road miles, heading southwest from Illinois to Oklahoma.

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 $3,810 to $5,670 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 12 h 43 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 177 around Broken Arrow (81 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 Broken Arrow.

Chicago has a population of about 2.7 million and Broken Arrow about 124,991. Chicago is considerably denser (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,802), 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 Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow

Full-service estimate for 697 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,530 $1,860 $2,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,810 $4,650 $5,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,080
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,390 $10,230 $12,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,020–$1,430

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

Portable container

$1,640–$2,410

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

Full-service mover

$3,810–$5,670

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 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

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

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

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

Fx

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

Near Broken Arrow (destination)

One Source Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3781181
MC
1353618
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74120 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

T And T America LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4547252
MC
1805442
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74112 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 304 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Dash Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3317066
MC
1057101
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 145 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Balanced Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3527900
MC
1173394
Based in
Catoosa, OK 74015 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1632967
MC
705022
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74145 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

2 Fellas & A Big Vehicle Moving Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1017321
MC
427821
Based in
Broken Arrow, OK 74012 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Tulsa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1603843
MC
614789
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74116 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Simeo Transports LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2322562
MC
882213
Based in
Tulsa, OK 74134 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 177 movers in Broken Arrow

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chicago to Broken Arrow?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,270 for a studio, $2,290 to $3,400 for a one-bedroom, $3,810 to $5,670 for a two-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,080 for a three-bedroom and $8,390 to $12,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Broken Arrow from Chicago?

About 697 road miles (591 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 43 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 Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,020 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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–Broken Arrow corridor.