Hutchinson, KS → Chico, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Hutchinson to Chico

About 1,518 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,420–$9,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 21 carriers on the Hutchinson side and 47 in Chico.

1,518 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,420–$9,5502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hutchinson, Kansas
To: Chico, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,518 miles (1,287 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 21 (15 interstate)
Movers at destination: 47 (22 interstate)

Reverse: Chico → Hutchinson

Moving from Hutchinson to Chico is a cross-country move of roughly 1,518 road miles, heading west from Kansas to California.

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 $6,420 to $9,550 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Hutchinson side there are 21 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (15 of them authorized for interstate work), and 47 around Chico (22 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 Chico.

Hutchinson has a population of about 40,000 and Chico about 105,081. Chico is the denser city (2,976 people per square mile versus 1,628 in Hutchinson), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Hutchinson to Chico

Full-service estimate for 1,518 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,570	$3,130	$3,820
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,850	$4,700	$5,730
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,420	$7,830	$9,550
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,270	$12,530	$15,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,130	$17,230	$21,020

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,160–$3,050

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

Portable container

$2,370–$3,490

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

Full-service mover

$6,420–$9,550

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hutchinson (origin)

Sturdi-Bilt

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Sturdi Bilt Storage Barns INC

USDOT: 686381
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (620) 663-2288 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hershberger Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2203765
MC: 764665
Based in: Buhler, KS 67522 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (620) 543-2990 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pelkey Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pelkey LLC

USDOT: 1576340
MC: 807128
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (620) 727-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fifth Wheel Yard & Truck Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1439045
MC: 543763
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67502 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (620) 200-0161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Titan

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Titan Always Delivers LLC

USDOT: 3869702
MC: 1416343
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (620) 960-9896 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kjb Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3131693
MC: 93492
Based in: Inman, KS 67546 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (620) 242-6554 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truth Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4000094
MC: 1503123
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (267) 326-5497 Route Verify on FMCSA

Childs Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4272049
MC: 1659255
Based in: Hutchinson, KS 67501 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (505) 619-5328 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 21 movers in Hutchinson

Near Chico (destination)

S And L Food Sales

Licensed interstate

Legal name: S&l Meat Sales Company

USDOT: 2616732
MC: 1018786
Based in: Chico, CA 95927 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 343-7953 Verify on FMCSA

Murdock'S Moving & Hauling INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3421940
MC: 1416634
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (530) 354-8089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dream Moore Incorporated

USDOT: 1632139
MC: 601878
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (530) 895-8871 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleanrite Cleaning & Restoration

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleanrite INC

USDOT: 2672752
MC: 1291331
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (530) 891-0333 Route Verify on FMCSA

Straight Path Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2460069
MC: 849884
Based in: Chico, CA 95926 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (530) 720-8915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zepeda'S Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ulises Zepeda

USDOT: 3369808
MC: 1080234
Based in: Chico, CA 95928 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (530) 519-5521 Route Verify on FMCSA

We Move Anything

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Wade Logan

USDOT: 1216126
MC: 507371
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (530) 896-0348 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lifestyle Auto LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4350535
MC: 1700995
Based in: Chico, CA 95973 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (754) 317-8314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 47 movers in Chico

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hutchinson to Chico?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,570 to $3,820 for a studio, $3,850 to $5,730 for a one-bedroom, $6,420 to $9,550 for a two-bedroom, $10,270 to $15,290 for a three-bedroom and $14,130 to $21,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chico from Hutchinson?

About 1,518 road miles (1,287 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Kansas into California 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 Hutchinson to Chico?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,160 to $3,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,370 to $3,490. 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 Hutchinson–Chico corridor.