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Ontario, CA → Bloomington, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Ontario to Bloomington

About 1,921 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,510–$11,170, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,156 carriers on the Ontario side and 31 in Bloomington.

  • 1,921 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,510–$11,1702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,921 miles (1,628 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,156 (612 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Ontario

The route from Ontario, CA to Bloomington, IL covers roughly 1,921 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,510 to $11,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ontario side there are 1,156 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (612 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Bloomington (20 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 Bloomington.

Ontario has a population of about 187,013 and Bloomington about 79,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,505 and 2,902 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Ontario to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 1,921 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,470
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,500 $5,490 $6,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,510 $9,150 $11,170
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,010 $14,650 $17,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,510 $20,140 $24,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,850

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,020

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

Full-service mover

$7,510–$11,170

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Ontario, CA → Bloomington, IL. 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 Ontario (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (909) 620-7001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1582586
MC
609813
Based in
Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (951) 801-7200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ttl

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Total Transportation Logistics INC

USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (909) 980-9089 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nk Carries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3799553
MC
1379375
Based in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (909) 695-9506 Route Verify on FMCSA

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (909) 356-1100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Scoc Services INC

USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (951) 349-0126 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (909) 584-5556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,156 movers in Ontario

Near Bloomington (destination)

Nu-Way

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC

USDOT
568636
MC
277852
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61705 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 308 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (309) 820-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nussbaum Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71317
MC
120436
Based in
Hudson, IL 61748 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
621 trucks, 563 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 322-7305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tank Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3734464
MC
1319530
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (309) 684-0834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trina'S Arms Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3939567
MC
1462680
Based in
Normal, IL 61761 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (224) 562-9842 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahrens Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4114418
MC
1572249
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (309) 532-5004 Route Verify on FMCSA

My Buddys Movin Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4307515
MC
1693776
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (309) 530-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freelance Mover

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC

USDOT
4435303
MC
1745747
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (972) 799-3027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Qualific Affiliates LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4167687
MC
1602436
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (630) 605-1393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ontario to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,000 to $4,470 for a studio, $4,500 to $6,700 for a one-bedroom, $7,510 to $11,170 for a two-bedroom, $12,010 to $17,870 for a three-bedroom and $16,510 to $24,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Ontario?

About 1,921 road miles (1,628 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 California 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 Ontario to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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 Ontario–Bloomington corridor.