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Joliet, IL

Dearborn, MI → Joliet, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Dearborn to Joliet

About 306 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,710–$4,030, delivery in 1–3 days, 827 carriers on the Dearborn side and 694 in Joliet.

  • 306 miroad distance
  • 5 h 59 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,710–$4,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 306 miles (260 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 59 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
827 (380 interstate)
Movers at destination
694 (561 interstate)

Reverse: Joliet → Dearborn

Moving from Dearborn to Joliet is a regional long-distance move of roughly 306 road miles, heading west from Michigan 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 $2,710 to $4,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 59 min.

On the Dearborn side there are 827 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (380 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.

Dearborn has a population of about 105,611 and Joliet about 152,241. Dearborn is considerably denser (4,544 people per square mile versus 2,331), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Michigan, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Dearborn to Joliet

Full-service estimate for 306 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,630 $1,980 $2,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,710 $3,300 $4,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,330 $5,290 $6,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,960 $7,270 $8,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$660

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,900

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

Full-service mover

$2,710–$4,030

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 Dearborn (origin)

USA Fulger Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2467803
MC
853124
Based in
Wayne, MI 48184 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (313) 651-7156 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Line Foodservice Distribution

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blue Line Foodservice Distribution INC

USDOT
309893
MC
213213
Based in
Farmington Hill, MI 48335 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
309 trucks, 394 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (313) 725-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Corrigan Moving & Storage Company

USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (313) 278-3064 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (313) 388-9700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lk Transport LLC

USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (313) 454-6063 Route Verify on FMCSA

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (800) 982-5240 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (313) 406-5818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (734) 725-5196 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 827 movers in Dearborn

Near Joliet (destination)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2588231
MC
907486
Based in
Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (630) 423-5001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1313194
MC
527982
Based in
Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (815) 372-9190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2578534
MC
902373
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (708) 377-9699 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3342792
MC
1067250
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (630) 339-2721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 694 movers in Joliet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dearborn to Joliet?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,630 to $2,420 for a one-bedroom, $2,710 to $4,030 for a two-bedroom, $4,330 to $6,450 for a three-bedroom and $5,960 to $8,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Joliet from Dearborn?

About 306 road miles (260 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 59 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan 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 Dearborn to Joliet?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $660 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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 Dearborn–Joliet corridor.