Elgin, IL → Morgantown, WV · Long-distance move

Movers from Elgin to Morgantown

About 552 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,420–$5,090, delivery in 2–5 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 67 in Morgantown.

552 miroad distance
10 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,420–$5,0902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Elgin, Illinois
To: Morgantown, West Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 552 miles (468 straight-line)
Drive time: 10 h 13 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 404 (329 interstate)
Movers at destination: 67 (49 interstate)

Reverse: Morgantown → Elgin

Moving from Elgin to Morgantown is a long-distance move of roughly 552 road miles, heading east from Illinois to West Virginia.

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 $3,420 to $5,090 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 10 h 13 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 67 around Morgantown (49 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 Morgantown.

Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and Morgantown about 30,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,021 and 2,981 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in West Virginia than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Elgin to Morgantown

Full-service estimate for 552 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,370	$1,670	$2,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,050	$2,510	$3,060
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,420	$4,180	$5,090
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,480	$6,680	$8,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$7,530	$9,190	$11,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$870–$1,220

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

Portable container

$1,510–$2,220

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

Full-service mover

$3,420–$5,090

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

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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

Call (331) 210-2039 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 312-7560 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (720) 641-9939 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 577-5795 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (224) 998-9896 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 657-5354 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 404 movers in Elgin

Near Morgantown (destination)

Mts Truck Repair

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mts Enterprise Of Smithfield Pa INC

USDOT: 2369971
MC: 1168953
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (724) 569-1072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dalton INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 676273
MC: 315572
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (304) 291-0354 Route Verify on FMCSA

Myers Excavation & Contracting

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Myers Contracting And Custom Country Creations

USDOT: 2587599
MC: 907096
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 7 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (304) 376-0149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jack'S Auto INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 440131
MC: 614291
Based in: Mount Morris, PA 15349 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (724) 324-2707 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xclusive Movers LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4252111
MC: 1648375
Based in: Fairmont, WV 26554 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (304) 276-7389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Abate Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Abates Moving Services LLC

USDOT: 3679007
MC: 1278788
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26508 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (304) 904-7553 Route Verify on FMCSA

R & J Jones Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858156
MC: 668146
Based in: Smithfield, PA 15478 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (724) 323-4638 Route Verify on FMCSA

Al Do Right Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3768184
MC: 1344172
Based in: Morgantown, WV 26505 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (681) 209-0629 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 67 movers in Morgantown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $2,050 to $3,060 for a one-bedroom, $3,420 to $5,090 for a two-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a three-bedroom and $7,530 to $11,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Morgantown from Elgin?

About 552 road miles (468 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 13 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 Illinois into West Virginia 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 Morgantown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $870 to $1,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,510 to $2,220. 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–Morgantown corridor.