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Joliet, IL → St. Louis, MO · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Joliet to St. Louis

About 269 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,540–$3,770, delivery in 1–3 days, 694 carriers on the Joliet side and 645 in St. Louis.

  • 269 miroad distance
  • 5 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,540–$3,7702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 269 miles (228 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
694 (561 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (464 interstate)

Reverse: St. Louis → Joliet

Moving from Joliet to St. Louis is a regional long-distance move of roughly 269 road miles, heading southwest from Illinois to Missouri.

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 $2,540 to $3,770 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 20 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 645 around St. Louis (464 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 St. Louis.

Joliet has a population of about 152,241 and St. Louis about 278,144. St. Louis is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,331 in Joliet), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Missouri 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 St. Louis

Full-service estimate for 269 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,220 $1,490 $1,820
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,520 $1,860 $2,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,540 $3,090 $3,770
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,060 $4,950 $6,040
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,580 $6,800 $8,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$430–$600

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

Portable container

$1,260–$1,850

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

Full-service mover

$2,540–$3,770

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 St. Louis (destination)

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (314) 714-3400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Itf LLC

USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (314) 695-5009 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hogan Dedicated Services LLC

USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (314) 813-2777 Route Verify on FMCSA

United Van Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: United Van Lines LLC

USDOT
77949
MC
67234
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4,731 trucks, 3,424 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aero Mayflower Transit Company

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mayflower Transit LLC

USDOT
125563
Based in
Fenton, MO 63026 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
769 trucks, 1,472 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (636) 305-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hoffmann Brothers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4305016
MC
1677181
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63144 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (314) 281-5115 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trekker

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trekker Logistics LLC

USDOT
146458
MC
146209
Based in
Caseyville, IL 62232 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (618) 623-0057 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Express & Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1507798
MC
565492
Based in
Saint Louis, MO 63147 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
157 trucks, 157 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (314) 544-7475 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in St. Louis

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Joliet to St. Louis?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,220 to $1,820 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,260 for a one-bedroom, $2,540 to $3,770 for a two-bedroom, $4,060 to $6,040 for a three-bedroom and $5,580 to $8,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Louis from Joliet?

About 269 road miles (228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 20 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 Missouri 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 St. Louis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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–St. Louis corridor.