Chicago, IL

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

Movers from Coronado to Chicago

About 2,041 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,720–$11,490, delivery in 5–10 days, 193 carriers on the Coronado side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 2,041 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,720–$11,4902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,041 miles (1,730 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
193 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Coronado

Moving from Coronado to Chicago is a cross-country move of roughly 2,041 road miles, heading northeast 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 $7,720 to $11,490 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 Coronado side there are 193 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 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.

Coronado has a population of about 21,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,587 in Coronado), 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 Coronado to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 2,041 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,090 $3,770 $4,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,630 $5,650 $6,900
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,720 $9,420 $11,490
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,360 $15,070 $18,390
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,990 $20,720 $25,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,850–$4,020

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

Portable container

$2,840–$4,180

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

Full-service mover

$7,720–$11,490

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 Coronado (origin)

Mat Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
927424
MC
400335
Based in
San Diego, CA 92110 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Zipity LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3476079
MC
1145709
Based in
Coronado, CA 92118 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Direct & Export Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3208894
MC
1072778
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Bulldog Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2771974
MC
1160494
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91911 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Jesse Fernando Leal Rivera

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3804829
MC
1370841
Based in
San Ysidro, CA 92173 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

National City Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
56567
MC
66993
Based in
National City, CA 91950 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Dynapack Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3144828
MC
101534
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 193 movers in Coronado

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,090 to $4,600 for a studio, $4,630 to $6,900 for a one-bedroom, $7,720 to $11,490 for a two-bedroom, $12,360 to $18,390 for a three-bedroom and $16,990 to $25,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Coronado?

About 2,041 road miles (1,730 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 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 Coronado to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,850 to $4,020 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,840 to $4,180. 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 Coronado–Chicago corridor.