Lynn, MA → Oak Park, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,016 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,250–$7,800, delivery in 3–7 days, 403 carriers on the Lynn side and 1,244 in Oak Park.
Moving from Lynn to Oak Park is a long-distance move of roughly 1,016 road miles, heading west from Massachusetts 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 $5,250 to $7,800 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 18 h 13 min.
On the Lynn side there are 403 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (224 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,244 around Oak Park (906 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 Oak Park.
Lynn has a population of about 104,236 and Oak Park about 54,000. The two cities have comparable density (9,463 and 11,613 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Massachusetts, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,100 | $2,560 | $3,120 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,150 | $3,840 | $4,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,250 | $6,400 | $7,800 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,390 | $10,230 | $12,490 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,540 | $14,070 | $17,170 |
$1,490–$2,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,930–$2,830
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,250–$7,800
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.
Legal name: Gentle Giant Interstate Company LLC
Legal name: Spike INC
Legal name: Jm Parcel Service LLC
Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,100 to $3,120 for a studio, $3,150 to $4,680 for a one-bedroom, $5,250 to $7,800 for a two-bedroom, $8,390 to $12,490 for a three-bedroom and $11,540 to $17,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,016 road miles (861 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 13 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Massachusetts 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 $1,490 to $2,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,930 to $2,830. 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 Lynn–Oak Park corridor.