- Road distance
- about 760 to Charlotte miles
- Usual corridor
- I-65 and I-64 to I-77
- Driving alone
- at least 2 days for a loaded truck
- Chicago loading
- Parking, elevator and building rules settled before the truck arrives
What it costs to move from Chicago to North Carolina
| Home | Typical weight | Linehaul planning range |
|---|---|---|
| Few items | about 1,200 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| Studio | about 2,000 lb | $1,100 to $1,750 |
| 1 bedroom | about 3,000 lb | $1,450 to $2,300 |
| 2 bedroom | about 5,500 lb | $2,600 to $4,200 |
| 3 bedroom | about 8,500 lb | $4,050 to $6,500 |
| 4 bedroom | about 12,000 lb | $5,700 to $9,150 |
Exact location changes the price here. Raleigh and the coast are further than Charlotte, and Western North Carolina can involve smaller trucks. Enter your city in the form to adjust the range.
Delivery by region
Charlotte and the Piedmont
Newer suburbs around Charlotte offer good access, but many have homeowner associations with truck and parking rules. Check those once you have a date.
Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
The Triangle adds miles and similar suburban conditions. Corporate relocations are common here, so see corporate relocation if your employer is paying.
Asheville and the mountains
Steep grades and narrow driveways can stop a full-size truck, which may mean a shuttle. Describe your road honestly, because it affects your estimate.
Heat, humidity and first weeks
Central North Carolina summers are hot and humid. Schedule unloading early and keep the air conditioning on before furniture arrives. Hurricane season can affect the coast and sometimes inland areas, so leave flexibility from June through November.
North Carolina has a flat income tax of 3.99%, below Illinois's 4.95%. Property, sales and retirement income tax can also differ, so run your own numbers before you decide. Use the form above to get your price range and start planning.