Fargo, ND

Naperville, IL → Fargo, ND · Long-distance move

Movers from Naperville to Fargo

About 655 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,820–$5,690, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 99 in Fargo.

  • 655 miroad distance
  • 12 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,820–$5,6902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 655 miles (555 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,184 (966 interstate)
Movers at destination
99 (88 interstate)

Reverse: Fargo → Naperville

Moving from Naperville to Fargo is a long-distance move of roughly 655 road miles, heading northwest from Illinois to North Dakota.

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 $3,820 to $5,690 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 12 h.

On the Naperville side there are 1,184 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (966 of them authorized for interstate work), and 99 around Fargo (88 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 Fargo.

Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Fargo about 136,275. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 2,530), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Naperville to Fargo

Full-service estimate for 655 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,530 $1,870 $2,280
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,290 $2,800 $3,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,820 $4,660 $5,690
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,120 $7,460 $9,100
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,410 $10,260 $12,510

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

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

Portable container

$1,600–$2,360

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

Full-service mover

$3,820–$5,690

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Naperville, IL → Fargo, ND. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Naperville (origin)

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

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Dream Big Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3782248
MC
1354397
Based in
Lisle, IL 60532 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 246 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3073738
MC
62685
Based in
Lemont, IL 60439 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

USA Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1892938
MC
681276
Based in
Woodridge, IL 60517 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
208 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1744355
MC
772181
Based in
Joliet, IL 60435 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All Freight Transinc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2842894
MC
952478
Based in
Montgomery, IL 60538 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
195 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 1,184 movers in Naperville

Near Fargo (destination)

Magnum Ltl INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
404961
MC
233791
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
539 trucks, 614 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Magnum LTD

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184416
MC
151665
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
292 trucks, 292 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Great Plains Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
538508
MC
268241
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 141 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Hjh Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3338255
MC
1066651
Based in
Fargo, ND 58102 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

J-Mar Enterprises

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
291072
MC
184368
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Midwest Moving Midwest Moving Company Mmco Mmc

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3263587
MC
1029171
Based in
West Fargo, ND 58078 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3220190
MC
1007626
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Laabsame Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3340656
MC
1066193
Based in
Fargo, ND 58103 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 99 movers in Fargo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Naperville to Fargo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,530 to $2,280 for a studio, $2,290 to $3,410 for a one-bedroom, $3,820 to $5,690 for a two-bedroom, $6,120 to $9,100 for a three-bedroom and $8,410 to $12,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fargo from Naperville?

About 655 road miles (555 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h.

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 Illinois into North Dakota 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 Naperville to Fargo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,600 to $2,360. 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 Naperville–Fargo corridor.