Georgetown, TX

Joliet, IL → Georgetown, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Joliet to Georgetown

About 1,084 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,900–$7,300, delivery in 3–7 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 242 in Georgetown.

  • 1,084 miroad distance
  • 19 h 23 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,900–$7,3002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,084 miles (919 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 23 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination
242 (71 interstate)

Reverse: Georgetown → Joliet

Moving from Joliet to Georgetown is a long-distance move of roughly 1,084 road miles, heading southwest from Illinois to Texas.

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 $4,900 to $7,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 23 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 242 around Georgetown (71 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 Georgetown.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Georgetown about 106,907. Joliet is considerably denser (2,331 people per square mile versus 1,172), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Joliet to Georgetown

Full-service estimate for 1,084 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,960 $2,390 $2,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,940 $3,590 $4,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,900 $5,980 $7,300
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,850 $9,570 $11,670
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,790 $13,160 $16,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,560–$2,210

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,920

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

Full-service mover

$4,900–$7,300

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 694 movers in Joliet

Near Georgetown (destination)

Square Cow Moovers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1748594
MC
640166
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Quality Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2292865
MC
782939
Based in
Round Rock, TX 78665 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Anywhere Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3671209
MC
1273102
Based in
Georgetown, TX 78626 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Apache Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1939459
MC
1796685
Based in
Leander, TX 78641 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Movingtexascom

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3621184
MC
1260987
Based in
Georgetown, TX 78633 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Christian Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2531394
MC
1166897
Based in
Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Army Ant Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1974904
MC
698546
Based in
Cedar Park, TX 78613 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

South West Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1922488
MC
687853
Based in
Round Rock, TX 78664 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 242 movers in Georgetown

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,960 to $2,920 for a studio, $2,940 to $4,380 for a one-bedroom, $4,900 to $7,300 for a two-bedroom, $7,850 to $11,670 for a three-bedroom and $10,790 to $16,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Georgetown from Joliet?

About 1,084 road miles (919 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 23 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas 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 Georgetown?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,560 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,920. 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–Georgetown corridor.