Detroit, MI

Schaumburg, IL → Detroit, MI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Schaumburg to Detroit

About 302 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,690–$4,010, delivery in 1–3 days, 911 carriers on the Schaumburg side and 1,435 in Detroit.

  • 302 miroad distance
  • 5 h 54 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,690–$4,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 302 miles (256 straight-line)
Drive time
5 h 54 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
911 (744 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,435 (656 interstate)

Reverse: Detroit → Schaumburg

Detroit sits about 302 miles east of Schaumburg, which makes this an interstate relocation from Illinois to Michigan 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 $2,690 to $4,010 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 5 h 54 min.

On the Schaumburg side there are 911 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (744 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,435 around Detroit (656 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 Detroit.

Schaumburg has a population of about 78,000 and Detroit about 649,095. The two cities have comparable density (4,069 and 4,608 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Michigan 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 Schaumburg to Detroit

Full-service estimate for 302 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,240 $1,520 $1,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,620 $1,970 $2,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,690 $3,290 $4,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,310 $5,260 $6,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,930 $7,230 $8,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$460–$650

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

Portable container

$1,290–$1,900

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

Full-service mover

$2,690–$4,010

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 Schaumburg (origin)

Pava Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2209504
MC
766662
Based in
Bartlett, IL 60103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
300 trucks, 155 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Boy O Boy High Gloss

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4369508
MC
1711156
Based in
Elgin, IL 60120 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12,037 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Mainfreight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1538326
MC
572473
Based in
Carol Stream, IL 60185 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
341 trucks, 341 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Father & Son Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2003220
MC
707027
Based in
East Dundee, IL 60118 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
260 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Fx

Licensed interstate
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

United Fleet Corp

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3982601
MC
1491592
Based in
Schaumburg, IL 60173 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
210 trucks, 210 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 911 movers in Schaumburg

Near Detroit (destination)

Corrigan Moving Systems Premier Relocations

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
153343
MC
41608
Based in
Dearborn, MI 48124 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 215 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Alden Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
888722
MC
387036
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
193 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Lk Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3349817
MC
1070757
Based in
Garden City, MI 48135 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
131 trucks, 131 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Universal

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1162977
MC
468507
Based in
Warren, MI 48089 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
124 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Standard Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2512112
MC
871317
Based in
Hamtramck, MI 48212 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Rzs Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3171509
MC
118718
Based in
Warren, MI 48093 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

A & S Express Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2950753
MC
999060
Based in
Melvindale, MI 48122 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
90 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Mm Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2455228
MC
848013
Based in
Westland, MI 48186 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Schaumburg to Detroit?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,240 to $1,850 for a studio, $1,620 to $2,410 for a one-bedroom, $2,690 to $4,010 for a two-bedroom, $4,310 to $6,410 for a three-bedroom and $5,930 to $8,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Detroit from Schaumburg?

About 302 road miles (256 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 54 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 Michigan 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 Schaumburg to Detroit?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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 Schaumburg–Detroit corridor.