Boy O Boy High Gloss
- 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
Elgin, IL → Norwalk, CT · Long-distance move
About 911 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,780–$7,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 404 carriers on the Elgin side and 395 in Norwalk.
Moving from Elgin to Norwalk is a long-distance move of roughly 911 road miles, heading east from Illinois to Connecticut.
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 $4,780 to $7,110 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 16 h 24 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 395 around Norwalk (163 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 Norwalk.
Elgin has a population of about 115,476 and Norwalk about 92,000. Norwalk is the denser city (3,984 people per square mile versus 3,021 in Elgin), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,910 | $2,330 | $2,840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,870 | $3,490 | $4,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,780 | $5,820 | $7,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,640 | $9,320 | $11,370 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,510 | $12,810 | $15,630 |
$1,390–$1,960
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,830–$2,700
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,780–$7,110
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Elgin, IL → Norwalk, CT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,910 to $2,840 for a studio, $2,870 to $4,260 for a one-bedroom, $4,780 to $7,110 for a two-bedroom, $7,640 to $11,370 for a three-bedroom and $10,510 to $15,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 911 road miles (772 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 24 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Illinois into Connecticut 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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.
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–Norwalk corridor.