Portland, OR → Evanston, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Portland to Evanston

About 2,060 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,190–$10,690, delivery in 5–10 days, 645 carriers on the Portland side and 739 in Evanston.

2,060 miroad distance
36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,190–$10,6902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Portland, Oregon
To: Evanston, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 2,060 miles (1,746 straight-line)
Drive time: 36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 645 (474 interstate)
Movers at destination: 739 (527 interstate)

Reverse: Evanston → Portland

Moving from Portland to Evanston is a cross-country move of roughly 2,060 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Illinois.

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 $7,190 to $10,690 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 36 hours (5 driving days).

On the Portland side there are 645 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (474 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Evanston (527 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 Evanston.

Portland has a population of about 635,109 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 4,888 in Portland), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Portland to Evanston

Full-service estimate for 2,060 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,870	$3,510	$4,280
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,310	$5,260	$6,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,190	$8,760	$10,690
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,500	$14,020	$17,110
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,810	$19,280	$23,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,870–$4,050

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

Portable container

$2,860–$4,200

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

Full-service mover

$7,190–$10,690

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Portland (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2580906
MC: 903633
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (844) 307-8551 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asm LLC

USDOT: 1863079
MC: 722865
Based in: Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 362-4545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381463
MC: 204314
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 628-6419 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248002
MC: 32882
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (360) 693-7477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363186
MC: 810023
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 719-5660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436341
MC: 1119093
Based in: Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (971) 219-8205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Airport Drayage Company INC

USDOT: 61733
MC: 581707
Based in: Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 253-3859 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in Portland

Near Evanston (destination)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 781203
MC: 332177
Based in: Northlake, IL 60164 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

USDOT: 1194542
MC: 471387
Based in: Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 258748
MC: 162485
Based in: Chicago, IL 60646 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pure Freight Lines LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2564216
MC: 334497
Based in: Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 174 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (312) 724-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Freight Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1257876
MC: 491945
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60018 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (847) 378-8912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucky Wheels LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3218419
MC: 1006688
Based in: Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Route Verify on FMCSA

Whimsy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 653783
MC: 307712
Based in: Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 142 trucks, 142 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (847) 690-1246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Iq Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3634558
MC: 1246501
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60016 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (773) 766-9152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Evanston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Portland to Evanston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,280 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,190 to $10,690 for a two-bedroom, $11,500 to $17,110 for a three-bedroom and $15,810 to $23,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evanston from Portland?

About 2,060 road miles (1,746 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Oregon 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 Portland to Evanston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,870 to $4,050 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,860 to $4,200. 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 Portland–Evanston corridor.