Hood River, OR

Chicago, IL → Hood River, OR · Cross-country move

Movers from Chicago to Hood River

About 2,002 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,090–$10,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 2,923 carriers on the Chicago side and 13 in Hood River.

  • 2,002 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,090–$10,5502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,002 miles (1,696 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,923 (2,209 interstate)
Movers at destination
13 (10 interstate)

Reverse: Hood River → Chicago

Moving from Chicago to Hood River is a cross-country move of roughly 2,002 road miles, heading west from Illinois to Oregon.

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 $7,090 to $10,550 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

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 13 around Hood River (10 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 Hood River.

Chicago has a population of about 2.7 million and Hood River about 8,000. Chicago is considerably denser (12,061 people per square mile versus 3,188), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Chicago to Hood River

Full-service estimate for 2,002 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,840 $3,460 $4,220
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,250 $5,190 $6,330
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,090 $8,640 $10,550
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,340 $13,830 $16,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,590 $19,020 $23,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,960

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,130

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

Full-service mover

$7,090–$10,550

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Hood River (destination)

Level Excavating INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2264228
MC
797196
Based in
Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Lester Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1078021
MC
133654
Based in
Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Transita LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2250613
MC
823545
Based in
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041 (20 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Gt LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3005779
MC
26493
Based in
Rhododendron, OR 97049 (29 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jess Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3700816
MC
1294825
Based in
Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Erik Jausch

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1554097
MC
577032
Based in
Goldendale, WA 98620 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Pick'S Sierra Development LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4391520
MC
1722817
Based in
Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Gc Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3573105
MC
1204270
Based in
Stevenson, WA 98648 (20 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 13 movers in Hood River

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Chicago to Hood River?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,220 for a studio, $4,250 to $6,330 for a one-bedroom, $7,090 to $10,550 for a two-bedroom, $11,340 to $16,870 for a three-bedroom and $15,590 to $23,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hood River from Chicago?

About 2,002 road miles (1,696 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Illinois into Oregon 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 Hood River?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,130. 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–Hood River corridor.