Evanston, IL → State College, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Evanston to State College

About 610 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,750–$5,570, delivery in 2–5 days, 739 carriers on the Evanston side and 104 in State College.

610 miroad distance
11 h 13 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,750–$5,5702-bedroom estimate

Photo: Goonsnick · CC BY 4.0

Open navigation Google Maps Apple Maps Waze

Route summary

From: Evanston, Illinois
To: State College, Pennsylvania
Road distance: ≈ 610 miles (517 straight-line)
Drive time: 11 h 13 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 739 (527 interstate)
Movers at destination: 104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Evanston

Moving from Evanston to State College is a long-distance move of roughly 610 road miles, heading east from Illinois to Pennsylvania.

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 $3,750 to $5,570 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 11 h 13 min.

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 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Evanston has a population of about 78,000 and State College about 40,000. The two cities have comparable density (10,041 and 8,847 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Evanston to State College

Full-service estimate for 610 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,500	$1,830	$2,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,250	$2,740	$3,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,750	$4,570	$5,570
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$5,990	$7,310	$8,920
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,240	$10,050	$12,260

Rental truck (DIY)

$930–$1,310

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

Portable container

$1,560–$2,300

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

Full-service mover

$3,750–$5,570

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Evanston, IL → State College, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

—to—

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

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

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

Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (312) 724-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (847) 378-8912 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (847) 690-1246 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 766-9152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Evanston

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT: 10559
MC: 117384
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4267420
MC: 1656758
Based in: State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT: 276445
MC: 180364
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515827
MC: 1788504
Based in: Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2491872
MC: 863048
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT: 560337
MC: 273154
Based in: Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1994

Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2973008
MC: 904809
Based in: Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4227992
MC: 1635283
Based in: State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in State College if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

Near Evanston

Near State College

Related routes

Other destinations from Evanston

Other origins to State College

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Evanston to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,500 to $2,230 for a studio, $2,250 to $3,340 for a one-bedroom, $3,750 to $5,570 for a two-bedroom, $5,990 to $8,920 for a three-bedroom and $8,240 to $12,260 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Evanston?

About 610 road miles (517 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 11 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 Pennsylvania 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 State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $930 to $1,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,560 to $2,300. 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–State College corridor.