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Youngstown, OH → Chicago, IL · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Youngstown to Chicago

About 434 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,140–$4,680, delivery in 1–3 days, 141 carriers on the Youngstown side and 2,923 in Chicago.

  • 434 miroad distance
  • 8 h 11 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $3,140–$4,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 434 miles (368 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 11 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
141 (90 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,923 (2,209 interstate)

Reverse: Chicago → Youngstown

The route from Youngstown, OH to Chicago, IL covers roughly 434 miles by road, a west-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 $3,140 to $4,680 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 8 h 11 min.

On the Youngstown side there are 141 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (90 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,923 around Chicago (2,209 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 Chicago.

Youngstown has a population of about 59,000 and Chicago about 2.7 million. Chicago is the denser city (12,061 people per square mile versus 1,770 in Youngstown), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Illinois is a higher-cost state than Ohio, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Youngstown to Chicago

Full-service estimate for 434 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,890 $2,300 $2,810
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,140 $3,830 $4,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $5,030 $6,140 $7,490
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,920 $8,440 $10,290

Rental truck (DIY)

$600–$840

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

Portable container

$1,410–$2,070

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

Full-service mover

$3,140–$4,680

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 Youngstown (origin)

Howlett Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3287780
MC
1040616
Based in
Canfield, OH 44406 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
63 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 770-6513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Over-Deliver LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3276480
MC
1035210
Based in
North Jackson, OH 44451 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
49 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (412) 576-1317 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grant Street Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Grant Street Services INC

USDOT
906635
MC
392849
Based in
Niles, OH 44446 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (330) 544-9180 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joy Cone Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
85100
MC
264866
Based in
Hermitage, PA 16148 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (724) 962-3426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kayd Transport Services LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1210024
MC
764464
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (614) 316-7095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cleland Bros Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cleland Bros Moving LLC

USDOT
1154917
MC
467396
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (330) 729-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ten Cities Ii LLC

USDOT
3257266
MC
1026210
Based in
Boardman, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (330) 758-2110 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bearded Brothers Moving Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3453726
MC
1125163
Based in
Youngstown, OH 44512 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (330) 885-6841 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 141 movers in Youngstown

Near Chicago (destination)

Nova Lines INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2559423
MC
892806
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,298 trucks, 1,298 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (847) 881-0432 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hmd Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
976560
MC
415186
Based in
Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
409 trucks, 375 drivers
USDOT registered
2001
Call (708) 398-6237 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cdn Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
781203
MC
332177
Based in
Northlake, IL 60164 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 260 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (708) 344-5555 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hub Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Hub Group Dedicated LLC

USDOT
801828
MC
357193
Based in
Oak Brook, IL 60523 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,505 trucks, 3,194 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (630) 271-3600 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
204 trucks, 189 drivers
USDOT registered
1985
Call (773) 509-5937 Route Verify on FMCSA

Liv Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2196716
MC
762386
Based in
Bridgeview, IL 60455 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 201 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (708) 401-7441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Celtic Cartage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1197429
MC
476351
Based in
Palos Hills, IL 60465 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
185 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (708) 974-1405 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,923 movers in Chicago

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Youngstown to Chicago?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,260 to $1,870 for a studio, $1,890 to $2,810 for a one-bedroom, $3,140 to $4,680 for a two-bedroom, $5,030 to $7,490 for a three-bedroom and $6,920 to $10,290 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Chicago from Youngstown?

About 434 road miles (368 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 11 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Ohio 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 Youngstown to Chicago?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $600 to $840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,410 to $2,070. 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 Youngstown–Chicago corridor.