Fairfax, VA → Evanston, IL · Long-distance move
About 695 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,060–$6,040, delivery in 2–5 days, 534 carriers on the Fairfax side and 739 in Evanston.
The route from Fairfax, VA to Evanston, IL covers roughly 695 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,060 to $6,040 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 12 h 41 min.
On the Fairfax side there are 534 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (383 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Evanston (527 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 Evanston.
Fairfax has a population of about 25,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 3,869 in Fairfax), 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 | $1,620 | $1,980 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,970 | $3,620 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,060 | $4,950 | $6,040 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,500 | $7,920 | $9,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,930 | $10,890 | $13,290 |
$1,010–$1,430
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,640–$2,410
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,060–$6,040
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Fairfax, VA → Evanston, IL. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,420 for a studio, $2,440 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a two-bedroom, $6,500 to $9,660 for a three-bedroom and $8,930 to $13,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 695 road miles (589 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 41 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 Virginia into Illinois 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 $1,010 to $1,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,640 to $2,410. 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.
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 Fairfax–Evanston corridor.