Aurora, IL

Juneau, AK → Aurora, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Juneau to Aurora

About 2,694 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,720–$12,970, delivery in 7–14 days, 7 carriers on the Juneau side and 824 in Aurora.

  • 2,694 miroad distance
  • 47 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,720–$12,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,694 miles (2,283 straight-line)
Drive time
47 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
7 (1 interstate)
Movers at destination
824 (675 interstate)

Reverse: Aurora → Juneau

Aurora sits about 2,694 miles east of Juneau, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alaska to Illinois that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $8,720 to $12,970 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).

On the Juneau side there are 7 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1 of them authorized for interstate work), and 824 around Aurora (675 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 Aurora.

Juneau has a population of about 32,000 and Aurora about 181,505. Aurora is the denser city (4,012 people per square mile versus 12 in Juneau), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Alaska, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Alaska, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Juneau to Aurora

Full-service estimate for 2,694 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,490 $4,250 $5,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,230 $6,380 $7,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,720 $10,630 $12,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,950 $17,010 $20,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,180 $23,380 $28,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,670–$5,180

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

Portable container

$3,420–$5,040

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

Full-service mover

$8,720–$12,970

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 Juneau (origin)

Reliable Freight Forwarding

Licensed interstate
USDOT
125105
MC
123297
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jag Rental

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2443480
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Island Electric

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1776172
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Tveten Enterprises LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1472677
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Rock Dog Courier

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2545840
Based in
Juneau, AK 99801 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Icy Strait Point

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1659680
MC
70657
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Hill Enterprises

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2207069
Based in
Hoonah, AK 99829 (38 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 7 movers in Juneau

Near Aurora (destination)

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Road Titans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3620076
MC
1236236
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 93 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1585417
MC
586954
Based in
Romeoville, IL 60446 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2555496
MC
890930
Based in
Plainfield, IL 60544 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Muzom Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2456325
MC
848295
Based in
Aurora, IL 60504 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
149 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

All 824 movers in Aurora

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Juneau to Aurora?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,490 to $5,190 for a studio, $5,230 to $7,780 for a one-bedroom, $8,720 to $12,970 for a two-bedroom, $13,950 to $20,750 for a three-bedroom and $19,180 to $28,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aurora from Juneau?

About 2,694 road miles (2,283 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Alaska into Illinois 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 Juneau to Aurora?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,670 to $5,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,420 to $5,040. 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 Juneau–Aurora corridor.