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Joliet, IL → Arlington, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Joliet to Arlington

About 720 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,120–$6,140, delivery in 2–5 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 1,290 in Arlington.

  • 720 miroad distance
  • 13 h 7 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,120–$6,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 720 miles (610 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 7 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,290 (809 interstate)

Reverse: Arlington → Joliet

The route from Joliet, IL to Arlington, VA covers roughly 720 miles by road, a east-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 $4,120 to $6,140 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 13 h 7 min.

On the Joliet side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (561 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,290 around Arlington (809 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 Arlington.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Arlington about 240,000. Arlington is the denser city (9,180 people per square mile versus 2,331 in Joliet), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Joliet to Arlington

Full-service estimate for 720 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,650 $2,010 $2,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,470 $3,020 $3,680
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,120 $5,030 $6,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,070 $11,070 $13,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,040–$1,470

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

Portable container

$1,660–$2,450

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

Full-service mover

$4,120–$6,140

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Joliet, IL → Arlington, VA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Joliet (origin)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2588231
MC
907486
Based in
Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (630) 423-5001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1313194
MC
527982
Based in
Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (815) 372-9190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2578534
MC
902373
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (708) 377-9699 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3342792
MC
1067250
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (630) 339-2721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 694 movers in Joliet

Near Arlington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT
436004
MC
239770
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
388638
MC
208997
Based in
Temple Hills, MD 20748 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
6903
MC
1664339
Based in
Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT
2845842
MC
954130
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT
4231672
MC
1637268
Based in
Clinton, MD 20735 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

Interstate Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
32658
MC
1745
Based in
West Springfield, VA 22152 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (703) 569-2121 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,290 movers in Arlington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Joliet to Arlington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,650 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,680 for a one-bedroom, $4,120 to $6,140 for a two-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a three-bedroom and $9,070 to $13,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Arlington from Joliet?

About 720 road miles (610 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Illinois into Virginia 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 Joliet to Arlington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,040 to $1,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,660 to $2,450. 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 Joliet–Arlington corridor.