Wenatchee, WA → Joliet, IL · Cross-country move

Movers from Wenatchee to Joliet

About 1,918 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,180–$10,680, delivery in 5–10 days, 33 carriers on the Wenatchee side and 694 in Joliet.

1,918 miroad distance
33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,180–$10,6802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Wenatchee, Washington
To: Joliet, Illinois
Road distance: ≈ 1,918 miles (1,626 straight-line)
Drive time: 33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 33 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 694 (561 interstate)

Reverse: Joliet → Wenatchee

The route from Wenatchee, WA to Joliet, IL covers roughly 1,918 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,180 to $10,680 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Wenatchee side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 694 around Joliet (561 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 Joliet.

Wenatchee has a population of about 36,000 and Joliet about 152,241. Wenatchee is considerably denser (3,341 people per square mile versus 2,331), 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 Wenatchee to Joliet

Full-service estimate for 1,918 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,870	$3,500	$4,270
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,310	$5,250	$6,410
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,180	$8,750	$10,680
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,480	$14,000	$17,080
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,790	$19,250	$23,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,720–$3,840

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

Portable container

$2,730–$4,020

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

Full-service mover

$7,180–$10,680

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Wenatchee (origin)

Pom-Arleau Transfer And Storage Corp

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 27489
MC: 94068
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (509) 886-7667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cornelius Construction

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Daniel Cornelius

USDOT: 1692033
Based in: Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (509) 670-7506 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loyalty Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2523674
MC: 906418
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (509) 881-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Mat Systems LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1487629
MC: 560703
Based in: Cashmere Road, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (509) 699-9669 Route Verify on FMCSA

Central Washington Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3845201
MC: 1399730
Based in: Cashmere, WA 98815 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (509) 885-7410 Route Verify on FMCSA

Great American Enterprises

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Clayton N Moore

USDOT: 780789
MC: 1720081
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (509) 433-1667 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zion Transfer

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Paul Kostenko

USDOT: 2268035
MC: 774393
Based in: East Wenatchee, WA 98802 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (509) 393-3696 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Co

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Eagle Transfer Co INC

USDOT: 312922
MC: 119038
Based in: Wenatchee, WA 98801 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (509) 662-2114 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Wenatchee

Near Joliet (destination)

Forsage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2588231
MC: 907486
Based in: Channahon, IL 60410 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 600 trucks, 600 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (630) 423-5001 Route Verify on FMCSA

Em Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3073738
MC: 62685
Based in: Lemont, IL 60439 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 260 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (708) 669-0406 Route Verify on FMCSA

Legacy Express Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1744355
MC: 772181
Based in: Joliet, IL 60435 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 205 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (708) 897-0580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vynera Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1585417
MC: 586954
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (815) 630-5362 Route Verify on FMCSA

Prima Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1313194
MC: 527982
Based in: Joliet, IL 60432 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 165 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (815) 372-9190 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tva Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2555496
MC: 890930
Based in: Plainfield, IL 60544 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 150 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (815) 306-0330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2578534
MC: 902373
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 138 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (708) 377-9699 Route Verify on FMCSA

Zmile INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3342792
MC: 1067250
Based in: Romeoville, IL 60446 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 120 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (630) 339-2721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 694 movers in Joliet

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Wenatchee to Joliet?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,870 to $4,270 for a studio, $4,310 to $6,410 for a one-bedroom, $7,180 to $10,680 for a two-bedroom, $11,480 to $17,080 for a three-bedroom and $15,790 to $23,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Joliet from Wenatchee?

About 1,918 road miles (1,626 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Wenatchee to Joliet?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,720 to $3,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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 Wenatchee–Joliet corridor.