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Joliet, IL → Springfield, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Joliet to Springfield

About 168 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,290–$3,410, delivery in 1–2 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 58 in Springfield.

  • 168 miroad distance
  • 3 h 36 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,290–$3,4102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 168 miles (143 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 36 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Illinois)
Movers at origin
694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination
58 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Springfield → Joliet

The route from Joliet, IL to Springfield, IL covers roughly 168 miles by road, a southwest-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 $2,290 to $3,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 36 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 58 around Springfield (45 interstate). For an in-state 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 Springfield.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and Springfield about 112,989. The two cities have comparable density (2,331 and 1,872 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Joliet to Springfield

Full-service estimate for 168 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,290 $1,580 $1,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,380 $1,680 $2,050
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,290 $2,800 $3,410
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,670 $4,480 $5,460
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,050 $6,150 $7,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$320–$460

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

Portable container

$1,170–$1,720

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

Full-service mover

$2,290–$3,410

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.

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 Springfield (destination)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,290 to $1,920 for a studio, $1,380 to $2,050 for a one-bedroom, $2,290 to $3,410 for a two-bedroom, $3,670 to $5,460 for a three-bedroom and $5,050 to $7,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Springfield from Joliet?

About 168 road miles (143 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Joliet and Springfield are in Illinois, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Joliet to Springfield?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $320 to $460 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,170 to $1,720. 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–Springfield corridor.