Glendale, CA → Joliet, IL · Cross-country move
About 2,016 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,680–$11,430, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,585 carriers on the Glendale side and 694 in Joliet.
Moving from Glendale to Joliet is a cross-country move of roughly 2,016 road miles, heading northeast from California to Illinois.
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 $7,680 to $11,430 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 35 hours (4 driving days).
On the Glendale side there are 1,585 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (649 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.
Glendale has a population of about 187,160 and Joliet about 152,241. Glendale is considerably denser (6,444 people per square mile versus 2,331), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,750 | $4,570 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,610 | $5,620 | $6,860 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,680 | $9,360 | $11,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,290 | $14,980 | $18,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,890 | $20,600 | $25,140 |
$2,820–$3,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,820–$4,150
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,680–$11,430
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.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,070 to $4,570 for a studio, $4,610 to $6,860 for a one-bedroom, $7,680 to $11,430 for a two-bedroom, $12,290 to $18,280 for a three-bedroom and $16,890 to $25,140 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,016 road miles (1,709 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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 $2,820 to $3,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,820 to $4,150. 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 Glendale–Joliet corridor.