Chicago, IL

Hilo, HI → Chicago, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Hilo to Chicago

About 4,922 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $13,240–$19,690, delivery in 7–14 days, 19 carriers on the Hilo side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 4,922 miroad distance
  • 85 hours (10 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $13,240–$19,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 4,922 miles (4,172 straight-line)
Drive time
85 hours (10 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Hilo

The route from Hilo, HI to Chicago, IL covers roughly 4,922 miles by road, a northeast-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 $13,240 to $19,690 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 85 hours (10 driving days).

On the Hilo side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Hilo has a population of about 45,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 824 in Hilo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Hawaii, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Hilo to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 4,922 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $5,290 $6,460 $7,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $7,940 $9,680 $11,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $13,240 $16,140 $19,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $21,180 $25,830 $31,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $29,120 $35,510 $43,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$6,710–$9,470

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

Portable container

$5,410–$7,960

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

Full-service mover

$13,240–$19,690

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 Hilo (origin)

Acr Water Hauling INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1205380
Based in
Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Hitco Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30309
MC
512899
Based in
Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Island Cold Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2190838
MC
760358
Based in
Keaau, HI 96749 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Kuwaye Trucking INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
62964
Based in
Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Mihara Transfer Incorporated

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
62971
Based in
Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Keaau Service Station INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
762035
Based in
Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Yamada Transfer INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
129889
Based in
Hilo, HI 96720 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Kai'S Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1953191
Based in
Kurtistown, HI 96760 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 19 movers in Hilo

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
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
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hilo to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $5,290 to $7,880 for a studio, $7,940 to $11,820 for a one-bedroom, $13,240 to $19,690 for a two-bedroom, $21,180 to $31,510 for a three-bedroom and $29,120 to $43,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Hilo?

About 4,922 road miles (4,172 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 85 hours (10 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Hawaii 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hilo to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $6,710 to $9,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $5,410 to $7,960. 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 Hilo–Chicago corridor.