St. George, UT → Aurora, IL · Cross-country move
About 1,631 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,280–$9,350, delivery in 5–10 days, 70 carriers on the St. George side and 824 in Aurora.
Aurora sits about 1,631 miles east of St. George, which makes this an interstate relocation from Utah to Illinois that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,280 to $9,350 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 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the St. George side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 824 around Aurora (675 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 Aurora.
St. George has a population of about 108,713 and Aurora about 181,505. Aurora is the denser city (4,012 people per square mile versus 1,215 in St. George), 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 | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,660 | $9,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,050 | $12,260 | $14,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,820 | $16,850 | $20,560 |
$2,280–$3,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,480–$3,640
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,280–$9,350
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. George, UT → Aurora, 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 $2,510 to $3,740 for a studio, $3,770 to $5,610 for a one-bedroom, $6,280 to $9,350 for a two-bedroom, $10,050 to $14,950 for a three-bedroom and $13,820 to $20,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,631 road miles (1,383 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Utah 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 $2,280 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,640. 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. George–Aurora corridor.