St. Cloud, MN → Evanston, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 475 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,420–$5,090, delivery in 1–3 days, 243 carriers on the St. Cloud side and 739 in Evanston.
Moving from St. Cloud to Evanston is a regional long-distance move of roughly 475 road miles, heading southeast from Minnesota 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 $3,420 to $5,090 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 53 min.
On the St. Cloud side there are 243 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 739 around Evanston (527 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 Evanston.
St. Cloud has a population of about 69,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 1,713 in St. Cloud), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,370 | $1,670 | $2,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,510 | $3,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,180 | $5,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,480 | $6,680 | $8,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,530 | $9,190 | $11,210 |
$790–$1,110
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,440–$2,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,420–$5,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. Cloud, MN → Evanston, IL. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $2,050 to $3,060 for a one-bedroom, $3,420 to $5,090 for a two-bedroom, $5,480 to $8,150 for a three-bedroom and $7,530 to $11,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 475 road miles (403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 53 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Minnesota 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $790 to $1,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,440 to $2,120. 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.
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 St. Cloud–Evanston corridor.