Kennewick, WA → Evanston, IL · Cross-country move
About 1,861 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,080–$10,530, delivery in 5–10 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 739 in Evanston.
Moving from Kennewick to Evanston is a cross-country move of roughly 1,861 road miles, heading east from Washington to Illinois.
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 $7,080 to $10,530 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Evanston (527 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 Evanston.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 2,944 in Kennewick), 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 Washington, 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 Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,250 | $5,180 | $6,320 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,080 | $8,630 | $10,530 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,320 | $13,810 | $16,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,570 | $18,980 | $23,160 |
$2,660–$3,760
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,680–$3,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,080–$10,530
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Evanston, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,830 to $4,210 for a studio, $4,250 to $6,320 for a one-bedroom, $7,080 to $10,530 for a two-bedroom, $11,320 to $16,840 for a three-bedroom and $15,570 to $23,160 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,861 road miles (1,577 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,660 to $3,760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,680 to $3,940. 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.
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 Kennewick–Evanston corridor.