Dodge City, KS → Aurora, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Dodge City to Aurora

About 803 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,090–$6,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 10 carriers on the Dodge City side and 824 in Aurora.

803 miroad distance
14 h 33 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,090–$6,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Dodge City, Kansas
To: Aurora, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 803 miles (681 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 33 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination: 824 (675 interstate)

Reverse: Aurora → Dodge City

Aurora sits about 803 miles northeast of Dodge City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Illinois that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,090 to $6,090 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 14 h 33 min.

On the Dodge City side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 824 around Aurora (675 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 Aurora.

Dodge City has a population of about 28,000 and Aurora about 181,505. Aurora is the denser city (4,012 people per square mile versus 1,885 in Dodge City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Dodge City to Aurora

Full-service estimate for 803 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,640	$2,000	$2,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,460	$2,990	$3,650
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,090	$4,990	$6,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,550	$7,990	$9,740
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,000	$10,980	$13,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,590

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,550

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

Full-service mover

$4,090–$6,090

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Dodge City (origin)

A & J Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Andy Hessman

USDOT: 1447152
MC: 544882
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (620) 408-7988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gonzalez Ltl Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4192524
MC: 1616004
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (620) 339-2584 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gunsmoke Motors LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4361075
MC: 1706574
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (620) 430-1108 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blansolo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8073832
MC: 63832851
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (201) 772-1971 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Towing And Recovery

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dodge City Salvage Recycling INC

USDOT: 954530
MC: 1334543
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (620) 227-8606 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eli Cook Construction LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2370991
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (620) 338-6034 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & M Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Duane Nietling

USDOT: 2538115
Based in: Dodge City, KS 67801 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (620) 338-3780 Route Verify on FMCSA

Glc Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3995376
MC: 1500061
Based in: Jetmore, KS 67854 (24 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (620) 357-1281 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Dodge City

Near Aurora (destination)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1538326
MC: 572473
Based in: Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3782248
MC: 1354397
Based in: Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (630) 566-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1892938
MC: 681276
Based in: Woodridge, IL 60517 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (312) 730-4751 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2842894
MC: 952478
Based in: Montgomery, IL 60538 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (877) 650-2279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road Titans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3620076
MC: 1236236
Based in: Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (773) 692-2004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1585417
MC: 586954
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2555496
MC: 890930
Based in: Plainfield, IL 60544 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muzom Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2456325
MC: 848295
Based in: Aurora, IL 60504 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 149 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (407) 574-4800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 824 movers in Aurora

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Dodge City to Aurora?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,440 for a studio, $2,460 to $3,650 for a one-bedroom, $4,090 to $6,090 for a two-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,740 for a three-bedroom and $9,000 to $13,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aurora from Dodge City?

About 803 road miles (681 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 33 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 Kansas 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 Dodge City to Aurora?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,550. 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 Dodge City–Aurora corridor.