Portland, OR

Evanston, IL → Portland, OR · Cross-country move

Movers from Evanston to Portland

About 2,060 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,190–$10,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 739 carriers on the Evanston side and 645 in Portland.

  • 2,060 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,190–$10,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,060 miles (1,746 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
739 (527 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Evanston

The route from Evanston, IL to Portland, OR covers roughly 2,060 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,190 to $10,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 36 hours (5 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 645 around Portland (474 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 Portland.

Evanston has a population of about 78,000 and Portland about 635,109. Evanston is considerably denser (10,041 people per square mile versus 4,888), 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 Portland

Full-service estimate for 2,060 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,870 $3,510 $4,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,310 $5,260 $6,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,190 $8,760 $10,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,500 $14,020 $17,110
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,810 $19,280 $23,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,870–$4,050

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

Portable container

$2,860–$4,200

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

Full-service mover

$7,190–$10,690

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Portland (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2580906
MC
903633
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381463
MC
204314
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436341
MC
1119093
Based in
Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 645 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evanston to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,280 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,190 to $10,690 for a two-bedroom, $11,500 to $17,110 for a three-bedroom and $15,810 to $23,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Evanston?

About 2,060 road miles (1,746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Oregon 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 Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,870 to $4,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,860 to $4,200. 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–Portland corridor.