Idaho Falls, ID

Evanston, IL → Idaho Falls, ID · Long-distance move

Movers from Evanston to Idaho Falls

About 1,456 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,900–$8,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 739 carriers on the Evanston side and 81 in Idaho Falls.

  • 1,456 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,900–$8,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,456 miles (1,234 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (527 interstate)
Movers at destination
81 (67 interstate)

Reverse: Idaho Falls → Evanston

Idaho Falls sits about 1,456 miles west of Evanston, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Idaho 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 $5,900 to $8,770 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Evanston side there are 739 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (527 of them authorized for interstate work), and 81 around Idaho Falls (67 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 Idaho Falls.

Evanston has a population of about 78,000 and Idaho Falls about 68,000. Evanston is considerably denser (10,041 people per square mile versus 2,440), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Evanston to Idaho Falls

Full-service estimate for 1,456 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,360 $2,880 $3,510
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,540 $4,320 $5,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,900 $7,190 $8,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,440 $11,510 $14,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,970 $15,820 $19,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,960

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,410

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

Full-service mover

$5,900–$8,770

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 Evanston (origin)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Pure Freight Lines LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2564216
MC
334497
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 174 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Delta Freight Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1257876
MC
491945
Based in
Des Plaines, IL 60018 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Lucky Wheels LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3218419
MC
1006688
Based in
Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Whimsy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
653783
MC
307712
Based in
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
142 trucks, 142 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Iq Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3634558
MC
1246501
Based in
Des Plaines, IL 60016 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 739 movers in Evanston

Near Idaho Falls (destination)

Eagle Eye Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
703047
MC
325275
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Roamer Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2440532
MC
841900
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 47 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Riverbend Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4029917
MC
1522242
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Interwest Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
205985
MC
743698
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1981

Pocono Coast West LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2154977
MC
749168
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Jay Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
278984
MC
446913
Based in
Rigby, ID 83442 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Cci Transport & Crane INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
604468
MC
291186
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83402 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Purple Sage Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
553451
MC
273602
Based in
Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

All 81 movers in Idaho Falls

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evanston to Idaho Falls?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,260 for a one-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,770 for a two-bedroom, $9,440 to $14,040 for a three-bedroom and $12,970 to $19,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Idaho Falls from Evanston?

About 1,456 road miles (1,234 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Idaho 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 Evanston to Idaho Falls?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,410. 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 Evanston–Idaho Falls corridor.