Walla Walla, WA → Evanston, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Walla Walla to Evanston

About 1,813 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,990–$10,400, delivery in 5–10 days, 10 carriers on the Walla Walla side and 739 in Evanston.

1,813 miroad distance
31 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,990–$10,4002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Walla Walla, Washington
To: Evanston, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 1,813 miles (1,537 straight-line)
Drive time: 31 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 10 (4 interstate)
Movers at destination: 739 (527 interstate)

Reverse: Evanston → Walla Walla

Moving from Walla Walla to Evanston is a cross-country move of roughly 1,813 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 $6,990 to $10,400 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 31 hours (4 driving days).

On the Walla Walla side there are 10 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (4 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.

Walla Walla has a population of about 34,000 and Evanston about 78,000. Evanston is the denser city (10,041 people per square mile versus 2,426 in Walla Walla), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Walla Walla to Evanston

Full-service estimate for 1,813 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,800	$3,410	$4,160
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,200	$5,120	$6,240
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,990	$8,530	$10,400
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,190	$13,640	$16,650
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,380	$18,760	$22,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,610–$3,690

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

Portable container

$2,640–$3,880

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

Full-service mover

$6,990–$10,400

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 Walla Walla (origin)

Old School Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1825294
MC: 837397
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (509) 386-6874 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Ortega Trucking And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 824727
MC: 656000
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (541) 429-0305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rmb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4170055
MC: 1606082
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (208) 771-2412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harshfield Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Edwin Chad Harshfield

USDOT: 4473400
MC: 1765805
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (509) 676-7537 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy'S Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 313853
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (509) 529-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jj Haul Away

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC

USDOT: 3621361
MC: 1237106
Based in: College Place, WA 99324 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 520-2143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smokin Hagen

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Larry Hagen

USDOT: 1656657
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (509) 525-5518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cervantez Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4116110
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (509) 386-6016 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Evanston (destination)

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 781203
MC: 332177
Based in: Northlake, IL 60164 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fx

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Freight Exchange Of North America LLC

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

Call (312) 612-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

New World Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 258748
MC: 162485
Based in: Chicago, IL 60646 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered: 1985

Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pure Freight Lines LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2564216
MC: 334497
Based in: Franklin Park, IL 60131 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 174 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (312) 724-8787 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delta Freight Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1257876
MC: 491945
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60018 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 148 trucks, 135 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (847) 378-8912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lucky Wheels LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3218419
MC: 1006688
Based in: Mt Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 145 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Route Verify on FMCSA

Whimsy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 653783
MC: 307712
Based in: Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 142 trucks, 142 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (847) 690-1246 Route Verify on FMCSA

Iq Trans INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3634558
MC: 1246501
Based in: Des Plaines, IL 60016 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (773) 766-9152 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 739 movers in Evanston

Tips for this move

Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.
Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Walla Walla to Evanston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,800 to $4,160 for a studio, $4,200 to $6,240 for a one-bedroom, $6,990 to $10,400 for a two-bedroom, $11,190 to $16,650 for a three-bedroom and $15,380 to $22,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Evanston from Walla Walla?

About 1,813 road miles (1,537 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Walla Walla to Evanston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,690 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,880. 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 Walla Walla–Evanston corridor.