Shipping Cost from California to Illinois

Moving a piano costs about $400 on average. However, costs vary depending on several factors, such as cost per mile (the starting price is about $50), the type of piano (a grand piano is typically high-priced), height and weight, ease of access, and the need for disassembly and reassembly.

Moving from California to Illinois typically costs anywhere from $1,300 to over $10,000, depending heavily on your home size, distance (LA to Chicago is ~2,000 miles), and choice of service, with full-service movers (like $3k-$7k+) being pricier than DIY truck rentals or moving containers (often $1k-$4k+) for smaller moves, while shipping a car adds another $1,200-$2,000+.

To ship a piano to another state, hire professional long-distance piano movers for specialized handling, as DIY is risky; they'll typically use custom crating, moving blankets, and climate-controlled trucks, costing $450 to over $2,000+ depending on distance, piano type, and service level, with options for White Glove service or fitting into portable containers like PODS. Key steps involve choosing a specialized mover, getting insurance, crating/blanketing the piano, and arranging for secure transport and delivery.