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Chico, CA → Chicago, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Chico to Chicago

About 2,100 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,830–$11,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 47 carriers on the Chico side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 2,100 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,830–$11,6502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,100 miles (1,779 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
47 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Chico

Moving from Chico to Chicago is a cross-country move of roughly 2,100 road miles, heading east from California to Illinois.

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 $7,830 to $11,650 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 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Chico side there are 47 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Chico has a population of about 105,081 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,976 in Chico), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Chico to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 2,100 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,130 $3,820 $4,660
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,700 $5,730 $6,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,830 $9,550 $11,650
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,530 $15,280 $18,640
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,230 $21,010 $25,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,910–$4,110

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

Portable container

$2,890–$4,260

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

Full-service mover

$7,830–$11,650

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 Chico (origin)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT
2616732
MC
1018786
Based in
Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3421940
MC
1416634
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT
1632139
MC
601878
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT
2672752
MC
1291331
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2460069
MC
849884
Based in
Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT
3369808
MC
1080234
Based in
Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT
1216126
MC
507371
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4350535
MC
1700995
Based in
Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

Near Chicago (destination)

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

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,130 to $4,660 for a studio, $4,700 to $6,990 for a one-bedroom, $7,830 to $11,650 for a two-bedroom, $12,530 to $18,640 for a three-bedroom and $17,230 to $25,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Chico?

About 2,100 road miles (1,779 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 California 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 Chico to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,910 to $4,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,890 to $4,260. 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 Chico–Chicago corridor.