Inglewood, CA → Evanston, IL · Cross-country move
About 2,064 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,770–$11,550, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,198 carriers on the Inglewood side and 739 in Evanston.
Moving from Inglewood to Evanston is a cross-country move of roughly 2,064 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 $7,770 to $11,550 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 36 hours (5 driving days).
On the Inglewood side there are 1,198 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (507 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.
Inglewood has a population of about 101,662 and Evanston about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (11,842 and 10,041 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $3,110 | $3,790 | $4,620 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,660 | $5,680 | $6,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,770 | $9,470 | $11,550 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,430 | $15,150 | $18,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $17,090 | $20,840 | $25,420 |
$2,870–$4,050
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,860–$4,210
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,770–$11,550
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,110 to $4,620 for a studio, $4,660 to $6,930 for a one-bedroom, $7,770 to $11,550 for a two-bedroom, $12,430 to $18,490 for a three-bedroom and $17,090 to $25,420 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,064 road miles (1,749 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 $2,870 to $4,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,860 to $4,210. 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 Inglewood–Evanston corridor.