Joliet, IL → Flint, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Joliet to Flint

About 296 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,670–$3,980, delivery in 1–3 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 142 in Flint.

296 miroad distance
5 h 48 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,670–$3,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Joliet, Illinois
To: Flint, Michigan
Road distance: ≈ 296 miles (250 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 48 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination: 142 (39 interstate)

Reverse: Flint → Joliet

The route from Joliet, IL to Flint, MI covers roughly 296 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $2,670 to $3,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 48 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 142 around Flint (39 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 Flint.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Flint about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,331 and 2,430 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Joliet to Flint

Full-service estimate for 296 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,240	$1,520	$1,850
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,600	$1,960	$2,390
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,670	$3,260	$3,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,280	$5,220	$6,360
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$5,880	$7,170	$8,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$450–$640

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

Portable container

$1,280–$1,890

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

Full-service mover

$2,670–$3,980

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

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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 Flint (destination)

Two Men And Atruckgenesee County

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jarrs INC

USDOT: 1387252
Based in: Flint, MI 48507 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (810) 459-8028 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gwb Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1643406
MC: 990686
Based in: Flint, MI 48532 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (810) 625-6600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kdk Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2010508
MC: 708740
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (810) 531-5071 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hunter Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3250225
MC: 1022712
Based in: Swartz Creek, MI 48473 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 210-9467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamryn Gabriel Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1483024
MC: 558950
Based in: Flint, MI 48505 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (810) 577-3782 Route Verify on FMCSA

H&l Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2208246
MC: 766227
Based in: Davison, MI 48423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (810) 280-2642 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ams Express Freight

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ams Custom Building And Remodeling INC

USDOT: 4023358
MC: 1518145
Based in: Grand Blanc, MI 48439 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (248) 830-0046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Romero'S Safe Transports LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4207433
MC: 1624182
Based in: Flint, MI 48503 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (305) 849-8486 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 142 movers in Flint

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,600 to $2,390 for a one-bedroom, $2,670 to $3,980 for a two-bedroom, $4,280 to $6,360 for a three-bedroom and $5,880 to $8,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Flint from Joliet?

About 296 road miles (250 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 48 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Michigan 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 Flint?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $450 to $640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,280 to $1,890. 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–Flint corridor.