Salina, KS → Evanston, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Evanston

About 669 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,760–$5,600, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 739 in Evanston.

669 miroad distance
12 h 14 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,760–$5,6002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salina, Kansas
To: Evanston, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 669 miles (567 straight-line)
Drive time: 12 h 14 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination: 739 (527 interstate)

Reverse: Evanston → Salina

The route from Salina, KS to Evanston, IL covers roughly 669 miles by road, a northeast-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 $3,760 to $5,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 14 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Salina to Evanston

Full-service estimate for 669 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,510	$1,840	$2,240
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,260	$2,750	$3,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,760	$4,590	$5,600
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,020	$7,340	$8,960
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,280	$10,100	$12,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$990–$1,390

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

Portable container

$1,620–$2,380

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

Full-service mover

$3,760–$5,600

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 214440
MC: 191909
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

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Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 952044
MC: 407656
Based in: Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (785) 493-1877 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 281435
MC: 183142
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (785) 825-7291 Route Verify on FMCSA

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3418737
MC: 1729956
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (785) 404-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3983108
MC: 1491962
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (402) 659-3750 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4773481
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (620) 200-7724 Route Verify on FMCSA

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Meier Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1043522
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (785) 825-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4517407
Based in: Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (785) 342-3084 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 20 movers in Salina

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

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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 Salina to Evanston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,510 to $2,240 for a studio, $2,260 to $3,360 for a one-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a two-bedroom, $6,020 to $8,960 for a three-bedroom and $8,280 to $12,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evanston from Salina?

About 669 road miles (567 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 14 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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 Salina to Evanston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $990 to $1,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,620 to $2,380. 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 Salina–Evanston corridor.