Schaumburg, IL

Springfield, MA → Schaumburg, IL · Long-distance move

Movers from Springfield to Schaumburg

About 939 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,030–$7,480, delivery in 2–5 days, 213 carriers on the Springfield side and 911 in Schaumburg.

  • 939 miroad distance
  • 16 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,030–$7,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 939 miles (796 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
213 (155 interstate)
Movers at destination
911 (744 interstate)

Reverse: Schaumburg → Springfield

The route from Springfield, MA to Schaumburg, IL covers roughly 939 miles by road, a west-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 $5,030 to $7,480 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 16 h 53 min.

On the Springfield side there are 213 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (155 of them authorized for interstate work), and 911 around Schaumburg (744 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 Schaumburg.

Springfield has a population of about 154,702 and Schaumburg about 78,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,888 and 4,069 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Massachusetts, 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 Schaumburg

Full-service estimate for 939 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,010 $2,450 $2,990
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,020 $3,680 $4,490
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,030 $6,130 $7,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,050 $9,820 $11,970
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,070 $13,500 $16,470

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$2,000

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

Portable container

$1,860–$2,730

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

Full-service mover

$5,030–$7,480

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 Springfield (origin)

Palmer Dedicated Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1385753
MC
527864
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
74 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Poulin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
588111
MC
285069
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Flemings Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
565153
MC
222754
Based in
Suffield, CT 06078 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dm Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3086680
MC
69622
Based in
Westfield, MA 01085 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Kaz Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
822415
MC
362564
Based in
Ellington, CT 06029 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Jason Broom DBA Affordable Waste Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2272542
MC
1092581
Based in
Hampden, MA 01036 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Pioneer Moving

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3733749
MC
1319014
Based in
Chicopee, MA 01013 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Boomerang

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2204901
MC
765077
Based in
Ludlow, MA 01056 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 213 movers in Springfield

Near Schaumburg (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,010 to $2,990 for a studio, $3,020 to $4,490 for a one-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,480 for a two-bedroom, $8,050 to $11,970 for a three-bedroom and $11,070 to $16,470 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Schaumburg from Springfield?

About 939 road miles (796 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 53 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 Massachusetts 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 Springfield to Schaumburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $2,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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–Schaumburg corridor.