Rochester, MN → Chicago, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 337 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,910–$4,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 116 carriers on the Rochester side and 2,923 in Chicago.
Moving from Rochester to Chicago is a regional long-distance move of roughly 337 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota 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 $2,910 to $4,320 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 6 h 31 min.
On the Rochester side there are 116 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (72 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.
Rochester has a population of about 124,292 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 2,187 in Rochester), 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 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,740 | $2,130 | $2,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,910 | $3,540 | $4,320 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,650 | $5,670 | $6,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,390 | $7,800 | $9,510 |
$500–$700
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,320–$1,940
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,910–$4,320
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Rochester, MN → Chicago, IL. 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: Bennett Moving LLC
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,740 to $2,590 for a one-bedroom, $2,910 to $4,320 for a two-bedroom, $4,650 to $6,920 for a three-bedroom and $6,390 to $9,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 337 road miles (285 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 6 h 31 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota 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 $500 to $700 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,320 to $1,940. 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 Rochester–Chicago corridor.