Oak Park, IL

Simi Valley, CA → Oak Park, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Simi Valley to Oak Park

About 2,069 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,780–$11,570, delivery in 5–10 days, 221 carriers on the Simi Valley side and 1,244 in Oak Park.

  • 2,069 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,780–$11,5702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,069 miles (1,753 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
221 (91 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,244 (906 interstate)

Reverse: Oak Park → Simi Valley

The route from Simi Valley, CA to Oak Park, IL covers roughly 2,069 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,780 to $11,570 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 Simi Valley side there are 221 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,244 around Oak Park (906 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 Oak Park.

Simi Valley has a population of about 124,861 and Oak Park about 54,000. Oak Park is the denser city (11,613 people per square mile versus 3,045 in Simi Valley), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Simi Valley to Oak Park

Full-service estimate for 2,069 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,110 $3,790 $4,630
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,670 $5,690 $6,940
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,780 $9,480 $11,570
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $12,440 $15,170 $18,510
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $17,110 $20,860 $25,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,880–$4,060

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

Portable container

$2,870–$4,220

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

Full-service mover

$7,780–$11,570

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 Simi Valley (origin)

Synergy Shipping LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3319725
MC
1057066
Based in
Simi Valley, CA 93065 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 76 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Nittur Designs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4394167
MC
1724079
Based in
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Protech Delivery And Installation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2719511
Based in
Moorpark, CA 93021 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Northstar Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1836576
MC
665757
Based in
Northridge, CA 91324 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Air 1 Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1095485
MC
1698263
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 221 movers in Simi Valley

Near Oak Park (destination)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Ig Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1928967
MC
689501
Based in
Addison, IL 60101 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
483 trucks, 388 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Fx

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1194542
MC
471387
Based in
Franklin Park, IL 60131 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
218 trucks, 219 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
258748
MC
162485
Based in
Chicago, IL 60646 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 1,244 movers in Oak Park

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Simi Valley to Oak Park?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,110 to $4,630 for a studio, $4,670 to $6,940 for a one-bedroom, $7,780 to $11,570 for a two-bedroom, $12,440 to $18,510 for a three-bedroom and $17,110 to $25,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Oak Park from Simi Valley?

About 2,069 road miles (1,753 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 California 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 Simi Valley to Oak Park?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,880 to $4,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,870 to $4,220. 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 Simi Valley–Oak Park corridor.