($1,027+) Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN

Full-service movers for the 1,642-mile relocation from Chandler, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $2,256 and $10,752. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $332 - $2,212, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Chandler typically charge a base rate around $168 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Chandler to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,256 - $5,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,153 - $7,509
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,085 - $10,752

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Chandler to Minneapolis.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Minneapolis, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chandler to Minneapolis?

Movers licensed to operate in Minnesota are typically members of the Minnesota Transport Services Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, cost between $1,546 and $5,344. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Chandler costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chandler to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,546 - $2,769
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,959 - $3,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,671 - $5,344

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $166 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Minneapolis, MN, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $774 in Chandler, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Chandler to Minneapolis?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN

Truck rentals from Chandler, Arizona, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, range from $1,058 - $2,701 for the 1,642-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $578 - $660
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chandler to Minneapolis based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,058 - $1,994
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,349
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,402 - $2,701

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $359 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $578 - $660 in fuel for the 1,642-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $774 in Chandler, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler to Minneapolis?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Chandler, AZ to Minneapolis, MN

For larger DIY moves from Chandler, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,613 and $3,066.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Chandler to Minneapolis:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,338 - $2,619
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,200 - $4,360

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $83 and $166.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $774.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Minneapolis?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Minneapolis, MN

Day-to-day costs in Minneapolis are close to what you're used to in Chandler: cost of living index of 107 versus 113, with average rent of $1,484/mo compared to $2,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 35/100 and 76.61/100 in Chandler versus 71/100 and 43.94/100 in Minneapolis.