Olathe, KS

Oak Park, IL → Olathe, KS · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Oak Park to Olathe

About 500 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,350–$4,980, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,244 carriers on the Oak Park side and 309 in Olathe.

  • 500 miroad distance
  • 9 h 19 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,350–$4,9802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 500 miles (424 straight-line)
Drive time
9 h 19 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,244 (906 interstate)
Movers at destination
309 (251 interstate)

Reverse: Olathe → Oak Park

Olathe sits about 500 miles southwest of Oak Park, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Kansas that most movers classify as a regional 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 $3,350 to $4,980 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 9 h 19 min.

On the Oak Park side there are 1,244 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (906 of them authorized for interstate work), and 309 around Olathe (251 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 Olathe.

Oak Park has a population of about 54,000 and Olathe about 150,025. Oak Park is considerably denser (11,613 people per square mile versus 2,283), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Kansas than in Illinois, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Oak Park to Olathe

Full-service estimate for 500 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,340 $1,630 $1,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,990
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,350 $4,080 $4,980
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,360 $6,530 $7,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $7,370 $8,980 $10,960

Rental truck (DIY)

$810–$1,150

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

Portable container

$1,470–$2,160

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

Full-service mover

$3,350–$4,980

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Oak Park (origin)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 1,244 movers in Oak Park

Near Olathe (destination)

Transam

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
315503
MC
197897
Based in
Olathe, KS 66062 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
892 trucks, 481 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
90053
MC
319061
Based in
Kansas City, KS 66106 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Jett Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
869516
MC
389505
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Midwest Express

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264809
MC
179486
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
98 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

You Move Me

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3964808
MC
1479739
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66215 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Stellar G Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3662876
MC
1267078
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 99 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Translinellc

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2183286
MC
758055
Based in
Olathe, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Nova Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436388
MC
1119700
Based in
Lenexa, KS 66061 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
40 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 309 movers in Olathe

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Oak Park to Olathe?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,340 to $1,990 for a studio, $2,010 to $2,990 for a one-bedroom, $3,350 to $4,980 for a two-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a three-bedroom and $7,370 to $10,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Olathe from Oak Park?

About 500 road miles (424 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 9 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Kansas 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 Oak Park to Olathe?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $810 to $1,150 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,470 to $2,160. 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 Oak Park–Olathe corridor.