Chicago, IL → Wilmington, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Chicago to Wilmington

About 884 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,510, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,923 carriers on the Chicago side and 93 in Wilmington.

884 miroad distance
15 h 57 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,380–$6,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Chicago, Illinois
To: Wilmington, North Carolina
Road distance: ≈ 884 miles (749 straight-line)
Drive time: 15 h 57 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 2,923 (2,209 interstate)
Movers at destination: 93 (53 interstate)

Reverse: Wilmington → Chicago

The route from Chicago, IL to Wilmington, NC covers roughly 884 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $4,380 to $6,510 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 15 h 57 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 93 around Wilmington (53 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 Wilmington.

Chicago has a population of about 2.7 million and Wilmington about 126,809. Chicago is considerably denser (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,246), 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 North Carolina 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 Wilmington

Full-service estimate for 884 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,750	$2,140	$2,610
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,630	$3,200	$3,910
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,380	$5,340	$6,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,010	$8,540	$10,420
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,630	$11,750	$14,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,210–$1,710

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

Portable container

$1,810–$2,660

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

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,510

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

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 Wilmington (destination)

Port City Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Anders Williams Trucking Company

USDOT: 223391
MC: 174301
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (910) 343-9831 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Carrier Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coastal Carriers INC

USDOT: 1010926
MC: 425982
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (910) 392-4916 Route Verify on FMCSA

Miracle Movers INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2461529
MC: 852349
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (910) 726-4930 Route Verify on FMCSA

J & C Custom Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 951979
MC: 407784
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28412 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (910) 799-3277 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: T & K Moving INC

USDOT: 916912
MC: 397132
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Wilmington Nc

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nhb Wilmington LLC

USDOT: 4579933
MC: 1822984
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28401 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (910) 763-7990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Just Move It

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Just Move It LLC

USDOT: 3250986
MC: 1148366
Based in: Wilmington, NC 28405 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (910) 512-7405 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Seadawgs Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3120022
MC: 87417
Based in: Leland, NC 28451 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (910) 769-3757 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 93 movers in Wilmington

Tips for this move

Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Wilmington if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,610 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,010 to $10,420 for a three-bedroom and $9,630 to $14,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Wilmington from Chicago?

About 884 road miles (749 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 57 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 North Carolina 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 Wilmington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,210 to $1,710 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,810 to $2,660. 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–Wilmington corridor.