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Scottsdale, AZ → Chicago, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Scottsdale to Chicago

About 1,687 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,370–$9,480, delivery in 5–10 days, 431 carriers on the Scottsdale side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 1,687 miroad distance
  • 29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,370–$9,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,687 miles (1,429 straight-line)
Drive time
29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
431 (174 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Scottsdale

Moving from Scottsdale to Chicago is a cross-country move of roughly 1,687 road miles, heading northeast from Arizona 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 $6,370 to $9,480 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Scottsdale side there are 431 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (174 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.

Scottsdale has a population of about 243,006 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,312 in Scottsdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Scottsdale to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 1,687 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,550 $3,110 $3,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,820 $4,660 $5,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,370 $7,770 $9,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,200 $12,440 $15,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,020 $17,100 $20,860

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,330–$3,290

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

Portable container

$2,530–$3,710

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

Full-service mover

$6,370–$9,480

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

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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 Scottsdale (origin)

Knight Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
428823
MC
227271
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,200 trucks, 3,200 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (623) 907-7231 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lime Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308648
MC
1050951
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85262 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
55 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (480) 695-1420 Route Verify on FMCSA

Muscular Moving Men LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1829172
MC
691493
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85050 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
22 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (602) 550-3311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rr Freight LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3587969
MC
1226450
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (310) 803-3994 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circle H Intermodal Limited Partnership

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2539572
MC
883427
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (702) 901-9494 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brenke Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2357390
MC
807595
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85022 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (602) 675-3375 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Az 615 Movers LLC

USDOT
4477696
MC
1768018
Based in
Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (480) 991-1805 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moving Team Six

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Moving Team Six LLC

USDOT
2315604
MC
101725
Based in
Phoenix, AZ 85027 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (480) 848-1872 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 431 movers in Scottsdale

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (708) 398-6237 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (630) 271-3600 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Scottsdale to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,690 for a one-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,480 for a two-bedroom, $10,200 to $15,170 for a three-bedroom and $14,020 to $20,860 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Scottsdale?

About 1,687 road miles (1,429 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 Arizona 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 Scottsdale to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,330 to $3,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,530 to $3,710. 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 Scottsdale–Chicago corridor.