Mint Express INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2779557
- MC
- 936752
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 120 trucks, 60 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2015
The route from Frederick, MD to Chicago, IL covers roughly 664 miles by road, a west-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 $4,070 to $6,060 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 9 min.
On the Frederick side there are 300 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (201 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.
Frederick has a population of about 85,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 3,262 in Frederick), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
Cost of moving from Frederick to Chicago
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,420 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,440 | $2,980 | $3,640 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,070 | $4,970 | $6,060 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,520 | $7,950 | $9,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,960 | $10,930 | $13,330 |
Rental truck (DIY)
$980–$1,390
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
Portable container
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
Full-service mover
$4,070–$6,060
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Moving companies for this route
Near Frederick (origin)
Service Master
Licensed interstate
Legal name: Vintage Cleaning Corp INC
- USDOT
- 1022130
- MC
- 664497
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21704 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 15 trucks, 20 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
J&m Truck Repair INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1063127
- MC
- 915561
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21703 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 7 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2002
Stambaugh Pole Buildings
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Holler Contracting
- USDOT
- 1500152
- MC
- 1089742
- Based in
- Mount Airy, MD 21771 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 10 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2006
Ramar Moving Systems INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 441070
- MC
- 241863
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 8 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1991
Ramar Transportation & Logistics Group
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 1131819
- MC
- 460859
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21702 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2003
Jh Services LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 8211973
- MC
- 88161384
- Based in
- New Market, MD 21774 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 4 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2026
T Cassidy Trucking LLC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 4229009
- MC
- 1635825
- Based in
- Frederick, MD 21701 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 7 trucks, 1 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2024
Near Chicago (destination)
Nova Lines INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2559423
- MC
- 892806
- Based in
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2014
Hmd Trucking INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 976560
- MC
- 415186
- Based in
- Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 409 trucks, 375 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
Cdn Logistics INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 781203
- MC
- 332177
- Based in
- Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 310 trucks, 260 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1998
Hub Group
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
- USDOT
- 801828
- MC
- 357193
- Based in
- Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1999
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
New World Van Lines INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 258748
- MC
- 162485
- Based in
- Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 204 trucks, 189 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1985
Liv Transportation INC
Licensed interstate
- USDOT
- 2196716
- MC
- 762386
- Based in
- Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 201 trucks, 201 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2011
Celtic Cartage INC
Licensed interstate
Safety: Satisfactory
- USDOT
- 1197429
- MC
- 476351
- Based in
- Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 185 trucks, 185 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2004