Lubbock, TX → Aurora, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Lubbock to Aurora

About 1,101 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,950–$7,360, delivery in 3–7 days, 110 carriers on the Lubbock side and 824 in Aurora.

1,101 miroad distance
19 h 41 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$4,950–$7,3602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Lubbock, Texas
To: Aurora, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 1,101 miles (933 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 41 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 110 (38 interstate)
Movers at destination: 824 (675 interstate)

Reverse: Aurora → Lubbock

Moving from Lubbock to Aurora is a long-distance move of roughly 1,101 road miles, heading northeast from Texas 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 $4,950 to $7,360 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 41 min.

On the Lubbock side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (38 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.

Lubbock has a population of about 273,071 and Aurora about 181,505. Aurora is the denser city (4,012 people per square mile versus 1,910 in Lubbock), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Lubbock to Aurora

Full-service estimate for 1,101 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,980	$2,410	$2,940
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,970	$3,620	$4,420
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,950	$6,030	$7,360
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$7,910	$9,650	$11,770
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$10,880	$13,270	$16,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,230

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,950

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

Full-service mover

$4,950–$7,360

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 Lubbock (origin)

O & E Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3862247
MC: 1411271
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79416 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (806) 683-0582 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Beso Del Sol Holdings LLC

USDOT: 1931566
MC: 690464
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79424 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (806) 780-8000 Route Verify on FMCSA

A & K Delivery & Assembly INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1765358
MC: 644990
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 407-5400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Byco Moving Or Tough Guy Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adams Business Services INC

USDOT: 1069251
MC: 442323
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79414 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (806) 787-7533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transcon Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Transcon Capital LLC

USDOT: 3656170
MC: 1262162
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79423 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (806) 789-5131 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hart Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1825246
MC: 662225
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 763-4191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lubbock

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Tmt Lubbock LLC

USDOT: 4031529
MC: 1523280
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79404 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (806) 805-1900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grit Property Solutions LTD Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4179725
MC: 1816373
Based in: Lubbock, TX 79407 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (325) 207-8409 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in Lubbock

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

Call (630) 496-7400 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (630) 566-2272 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (312) 730-4751 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (877) 650-2279 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (773) 692-2004 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (407) 574-4800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 824 movers in Aurora

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,420 for a one-bedroom, $4,950 to $7,360 for a two-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,770 for a three-bedroom and $10,880 to $16,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aurora from Lubbock?

About 1,101 road miles (933 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 41 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 Texas 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 Lubbock to Aurora?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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 Lubbock–Aurora corridor.