St. Paul, MN → Naperville, IL · Regional long-distance move
About 392 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,110–$4,630, delivery in 1–3 days, 1,099 carriers on the St. Paul side and 1,184 in Naperville.
The route from St. Paul, MN to Naperville, IL covers roughly 392 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the regional 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 $3,110 to $4,630 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 7 h 28 min.
On the St. Paul side there are 1,099 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (499 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,184 around Naperville (966 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 Naperville.
St. Paul has a population of about 306,684 and Naperville about 153,114. St. Paul is considerably denser (5,991 people per square mile versus 3,825), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,900 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,110 | $3,800 | $4,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,980 | $6,070 | $7,410 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,850 | $8,350 | $10,190 |
$550–$780
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,370–$2,010
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,110–$4,630
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,280 to $1,900 for a studio, $1,870 to $2,780 for a one-bedroom, $3,110 to $4,630 for a two-bedroom, $4,980 to $7,410 for a three-bedroom and $6,850 to $10,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 392 road miles (332 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 28 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 $550 to $780 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,370 to $2,010. 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. Paul–Naperville corridor.