Cheney Brothers INC
- USDOT
- 41648
- MC
- 895890
- Based in
- Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 753 trucks, 975 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
West Palm Beach, FL → Oak Park, IL · Long-distance move
About 1,337 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,410, delivery in 3–7 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 1,244 in Oak Park.
Moving from West Palm Beach to Oak Park is a long-distance move of roughly 1,337 road miles, heading north from Florida 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 $5,650 to $8,410 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 45 min.
On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,244 around Oak Park (906 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 Oak Park.
West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and Oak Park about 54,000. Oak Park is the denser city (11,613 people per square mile versus 2,182 in West Palm Beach), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Illinois does collect a state income tax, unlike Florida, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,760 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,390 | $4,130 | $5,040 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,650 | $6,890 | $8,410 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,040 | $11,020 | $13,450 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,430 | $15,160 | $18,490 |
$1,820–$2,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,210–$3,250
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,650–$8,410
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for West Palm Beach, FL → Oak Park, 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 $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,410 for a two-bedroom, $9,040 to $13,450 for a three-bedroom and $12,430 to $18,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,337 road miles (1,133 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 45 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Florida 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 $1,820 to $2,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,210 to $3,250. 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 West Palm Beach–Oak Park corridor.