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Springfield, IL → Eau Claire, WI · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Eau Claire

About 425 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,680, delivery in 1–3 days, 58 carriers on the Springfield side and 123 in Eau Claire.

  • 425 miroad distance
  • 8 h 2 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 425 miles (360 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 2 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
58 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
123 (83 interstate)

Reverse: Eau Claire → Springfield

Moving from Springfield to Eau Claire is a regional long-distance move of roughly 425 road miles, heading north from Illinois to Wisconsin.

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 $3,140 to $4,680 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 8 h 2 min.

On the Springfield side there are 58 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 123 around Eau Claire (83 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 Eau Claire.

Springfield has a population of about 112,989 and Eau Claire about 71,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,872 and 2,022 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Wisconsin 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 Springfield to Eau Claire

Full-service estimate for 425 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,030 $6,130 $7,480
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,910 $8,430 $10,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$590–$830

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

Portable container

$1,400–$2,060

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,680

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Springfield, IL → Eau Claire, WI. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Springfield (origin)

Lightspeed Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3463470
MC
1137096
Based in
Sherman, IL 62684 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (309) 275-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dodik Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1371987
MC
524365
Based in
Springfield, IL 62704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (727) 202-5008 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cavalier Cartage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
874456
MC
519534
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (217) 652-2075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hillier Storage & Moving Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
607202
MC
292145
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (217) 525-8550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tuxhorn Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
732994
MC
769644
Based in
Springfield, IL 62702 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (217) 522-8211 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peters Family Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1750866
MC
641234
Based in
New Berlin, IL 62670 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (217) 341-6189 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prime Moovers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4533601
MC
1797987
Based in
Springfield, IL 62707 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (217) 725-6536 Route Verify on FMCSA

T & T Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4149348
MC
1592549
Based in
Springfield, IL 62703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (920) 841-6516 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 58 movers in Springfield

Near Eau Claire (destination)

Grs Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492543
MC
1149964
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (715) 861-5611 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
839083
MC
373675
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (715) 318-9993 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wissota Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1556222
MC
577628
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (904) 903-9901 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jayhawk Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1113117
MC
456936
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (715) 895-8114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Elite Movers LLC

USDOT
3579816
MC
1208798
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54701 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (715) 797-5443 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jackson Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1052402
MC
439147
Based in
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (715) 726-1780 Route Verify on FMCSA

B 2 A LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3823321
MC
1384231
Based in
Chippewa Fls, WI 54729 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (715) 944-3811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dan The Moving Man

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dan The Moving Man LLC

USDOT
3033053
MC
40460
Based in
Eau Claire, WI 54703 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (715) 214-7583 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 123 movers in Eau Claire

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Springfield to Eau Claire?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a three-bedroom and $6,910 to $10,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Eau Claire from Springfield?

About 425 road miles (360 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 2 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 Wisconsin 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 Springfield to Eau Claire?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $590 to $830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,400 to $2,060. 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 Springfield–Eau Claire corridor.