Cheyenne, WY

Elgin, IL → Cheyenne, WY · Long-distance move

Movers from Elgin to Cheyenne

About 1,005 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,700–$7,000, delivery in 3–7 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 31 in Cheyenne.

  • 1,005 miroad distance
  • 18 h 2 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,700–$7,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,005 miles (852 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 2 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
404 (329 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Cheyenne → Elgin

The route from Elgin, IL to Cheyenne, WY covers roughly 1,005 miles by road, a west-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 $4,700 to $7,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 2 min.

On the Elgin side there are 404 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (329 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Cheyenne (23 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 Cheyenne.

Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and Cheyenne about 66,000. Elgin is considerably denser (3,021 people per square mile versus 1,792), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Wyoming levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Elgin to Cheyenne

Full-service estimate for 1,005 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,880 $2,290 $2,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,820 $3,440 $4,200
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,700 $5,740 $7,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,530 $9,180 $11,200
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,350 $12,620 $15,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,480–$2,090

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,820

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

Full-service mover

$4,700–$7,000

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 Elgin (origin)

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Universe Carrier INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2124287
MC
740221
Based in
Huntley, IL 60142 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
210 trucks, 216 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Agi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2019189
MC
890687
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
167 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Ue Line INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2790763
MC
930850
Based in
Elgin, IL 60123 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 404 movers in Elgin

Near Cheyenne (destination)

Johnson Storage&moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
286130
MC
231175
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Arrow Moving & Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
22889
MC
96339
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Miles And Son Transportation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2854931
MC
955751
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Two Men And A Truck Cheyenne

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3056856
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Aavon Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
100277
MC
126846
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Circle S Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1996396
MC
764024
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Cast Cares Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999211
MC
1653870
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82007 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Eye See You Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3619333
MC
1235701
Based in
Cheyenne, WY 82001 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 31 movers in Cheyenne

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Elgin to Cheyenne?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,880 to $2,800 for a studio, $2,820 to $4,200 for a one-bedroom, $4,700 to $7,000 for a two-bedroom, $7,530 to $11,200 for a three-bedroom and $10,350 to $15,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Cheyenne from Elgin?

About 1,005 road miles (852 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 2 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Wyoming 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 Elgin to Cheyenne?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,820. 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 Elgin–Cheyenne corridor.