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Myrtle Beach, SC → Chicago, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Myrtle Beach to Chicago

About 871 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,300–$6,400, delivery in 2–5 days, 148 carriers on the Myrtle Beach side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 871 miroad distance
  • 15 h 43 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,300–$6,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 871 miles (738 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 43 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
148 (97 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Myrtle Beach

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Chicago is a long-distance move of roughly 871 road miles, heading northwest from South Carolina 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 $4,300 to $6,400 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 43 min.

On the Myrtle Beach side there are 148 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (97 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Myrtle Beach has a population of about 39,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,524 in Myrtle Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than South Carolina, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Myrtle Beach to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 871 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,720 $2,100 $2,560
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,580 $3,150 $3,840
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,300 $5,250 $6,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,880 $8,400 $10,240
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,470 $11,540 $14,080

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,200–$1,690

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

Portable container

$1,800–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,300–$6,400

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 Myrtle Beach (origin)

Gohn Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2415220
MC
1468264
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
54 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (814) 327-4536 Route Verify on FMCSA

Turner Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1937216
MC
691220
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (843) 215-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Speedy-Pak

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Speedy-Pak INC

USDOT
283652
MC
227521
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (843) 238-4020 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Reliable Services Group

USDOT
938286
MC
403453
Based in
Conway, SC 29526 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (843) 234-2155 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aceway LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3576625
MC
1206639
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (843) 251-9833 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strand Import & Distributors INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
915507
MC
488963
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (843) 236-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Positive Moves Relocation And Transfer LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1605825
MC
1382498
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (843) 516-5442 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Myrtle Beach LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782266
MC
1354412
Based in
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 148 movers in Myrtle Beach

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (708) 398-6237 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (630) 271-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Myrtle Beach to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,720 to $2,560 for a studio, $2,580 to $3,840 for a one-bedroom, $4,300 to $6,400 for a two-bedroom, $6,880 to $10,240 for a three-bedroom and $9,470 to $14,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Myrtle Beach?

About 871 road miles (738 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 43 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 South Carolina 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 Myrtle Beach to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,200 to $1,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,800 to $2,640. 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 Myrtle Beach–Chicago corridor.