Mainfreight INC
- 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
Naperville, IL → Galveston, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,119 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,990–$7,430, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,184 carriers on the Naperville side and 37 in Galveston.
Galveston sits about 1,119 miles southwest of Naperville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $4,990 to $7,430 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 20 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 37 around Galveston (17 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 Galveston.
Naperville has a population of about 153,114 and Galveston about 53,000. Naperville is considerably denser (3,825 people per square mile versus 1,308), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,430 | $2,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,000 | $3,650 | $4,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,990 | $6,090 | $7,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,990 | $9,740 | $11,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,980 | $13,390 | $16,340 |
$1,600–$2,260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,970
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,990–$7,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Naperville, IL → Galveston, TX. 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: Hub Group Dedicated LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $4,990 to $7,430 for a two-bedroom, $7,990 to $11,880 for a three-bedroom and $10,980 to $16,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,119 road miles (948 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h.
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 Illinois into Texas 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 $1,600 to $2,260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,970. 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 Naperville–Galveston corridor.