($1,139+) Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,969-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Fontana, California, with prices running from $2,362 - $11,053. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $334 - $2,224 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Chicago and Fontana are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Chicago movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,362 - $5,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,311 - $7,374
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,236 - $11,053

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 Chicago to Fontana.

Specialty moving services from Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Chicago movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fontana, 85% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chicago to Fontana?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA

Moving containers from Chicago, Illinois, to Fontana, California, cost between $1,731 and $6,025. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Chicago runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chicago to Fontana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,731 - $3,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,090 - $4,294
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,861 - $6,025

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Chicago, IL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $778, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $83 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $167 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chicago, IL, and Fontana, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Chicago to Fontana?

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 Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA

A rental truck for this 1,969-mile move from Chicago, Illinois, to Fontana, California, costs between $1,139 and $3,433. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $697 - $796
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Chicago daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chicago to Fontana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,259 - $2,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,555 - $3,433

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $697 - $796 for the 1,969-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chicago, Illinois, for about 5 hours typically costs around $778.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,969-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $167 per night, adding $334 - $500 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $334.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chicago to Fontana?

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 Chicago, IL to Fontana, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Chicago, Illinois, to Fontana, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,722 and $3,680.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,543 - $2,786
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,722 - $3,680
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,914

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 $167.
• 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 Chicago, Illinois, for roughly five hours typically average $778.

What are the best freight companies from Chicago to Fontana?

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. Keller Trucking Co, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Keller Trucking Co, Inc. 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: Chicago, IL vs Fontana, CA

Good news for your budget: Fontana isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Chicago. Cost of living index runs 119 there against 106 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 77/100 and 33.87/100 here versus 37/100 and 68.35/100 there.