Newport, RI → Oak Park, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,002 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,930–$7,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 1,244 in Oak Park.
The route from Newport, RI to Oak Park, IL covers roughly 1,002 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $4,930 to $7,330 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 17 h 59 min.
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 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.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and Oak Park about 54,000. Oak Park is the denser city (11,613 people per square mile versus 3,287 in Newport), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,970 | $2,400 | $2,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,960 | $3,610 | $4,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,930 | $6,010 | $7,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,890 | $9,620 | $11,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,840 | $13,220 | $16,130 |
$1,480–$2,090
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,910–$2,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,930–$7,330
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: Robert A Lantz
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Legal name: Michael P Mellar
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,970 to $2,930 for a studio, $2,960 to $4,400 for a one-bedroom, $4,930 to $7,330 for a two-bedroom, $7,890 to $11,730 for a three-bedroom and $10,840 to $16,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,002 road miles (849 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 59 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 Rhode Island 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 $1,480 to $2,090 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,910 to $2,820. 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 Newport–Oak Park corridor.