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Tacoma, WA → Bloomington, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Tacoma to Bloomington

About 2,027 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,360–$10,960, delivery in 5–10 days, 823 carriers on the Tacoma side and 31 in Bloomington.

  • 2,027 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,360–$10,9602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,027 miles (1,718 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
823 (399 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (20 interstate)

Reverse: Bloomington → Tacoma

Moving from Tacoma to Bloomington is a cross-country move of roughly 2,027 road miles, heading east from Washington 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 $7,360 to $10,960 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Tacoma side there are 823 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Bloomington (20 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 Bloomington.

Tacoma has a population of about 229,816 and Bloomington about 79,000. Tacoma is considerably denser (4,413 people per square mile versus 2,902), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Illinois than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Tacoma to Bloomington

Full-service estimate for 2,027 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,950 $3,590 $4,380
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,420 $5,390 $6,570
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,360 $8,980 $10,960
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,780 $14,370 $17,530
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,200 $19,760 $24,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,830–$4,000

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,160

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

Full-service mover

$7,360–$10,960

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 Tacoma (origin)

Cheema Freightlines LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1486505
MC
559877
Based in
Pacific, WA 98047 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
458 trucks, 450 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (253) 733-5718 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stryder Motorfreight USA INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2044027
MC
716626
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (253) 518-8940 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sysco Seattle INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
340091
MC
1099756
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
134 trucks, 122 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (206) 721-5796 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Seattle Port Consolidators INC

USDOT
193828
MC
148396
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
111 trucks, 28 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (206) 682-8946 Route Verify on FMCSA

American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: American Fast Freight INC

USDOT
340754
MC
207555
Based in
Fife, WA 98424 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
1989
Call (253) 888-6392 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blt Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Blt Transport INC

USDOT
2034807
MC
714315
Based in
Kent, WA 98032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (253) 236-4667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nichols Trucking Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Nichols Transportation Company INC

USDOT
3462097
MC
1130435
Based in
Tacoma, WA 98421 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
72 trucks, 127 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (253) 272-8495 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific Cascade Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1740705
MC
637497
Based in
Sumner, WA 98390 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (440) 333-1330 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 823 movers in Tacoma

Near Bloomington (destination)

Nu-Way

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nu-Way Transportation Services INC

USDOT
568636
MC
277852
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61705 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
316 trucks, 308 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (309) 820-9797 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nussbaum Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
71317
MC
120436
Based in
Hudson, IL 61748 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
621 trucks, 563 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (800) 322-7305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tank Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3734464
MC
1319530
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (309) 684-0834 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trina'S Arms Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3939567
MC
1462680
Based in
Normal, IL 61761 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (224) 562-9842 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ahrens Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4114418
MC
1572249
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (309) 532-5004 Route Verify on FMCSA

My Buddys Movin Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4307515
MC
1693776
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (309) 530-1377 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freelance Mover

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freelance Mover LLC

USDOT
4435303
MC
1745747
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61701 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (972) 799-3027 Route Verify on FMCSA

Qualific Affiliates LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4167687
MC
1602436
Based in
Bloomington, IL 61704 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (630) 605-1393 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Bloomington

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Tacoma to Bloomington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,950 to $4,380 for a studio, $4,420 to $6,570 for a one-bedroom, $7,360 to $10,960 for a two-bedroom, $11,780 to $17,530 for a three-bedroom and $16,200 to $24,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bloomington from Tacoma?

About 2,027 road miles (1,718 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Tacoma to Bloomington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,830 to $4,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,160. 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 Tacoma–Bloomington corridor.