Furniture Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Jacksonville, Florida

Check with a local pro for your specific job. The cost to move furniture depends on the type and weight of your belongings, the distance you're moving, and the shipment method you choose. Local shipping costs between $300 and $800 per piece, while international rates range from $1,000 to $4,500 per item.

For a move from Illinois to Florida, budget between $2,455–$5,653 for full-service movers, around $2,321 if you choose a moving container, and approximately $1,155 for a rental truck. *Figures assume a 2–3 bedroom household and two–eight days for delivery.

The best way to ship furniture involves proper preparation (disassemble, wrap with blankets/bubble wrap, secure parts) and choosing the right carrier based on size and speed : for smaller items, FedEx/UPS/USPS work; for large/heavy items, use LTL Freight (Less-Than-Truckload) via aggregators like Uship or FreightCenter, or specialized movers like Ship Smart for professional handling. Greyhound Package Express or Amtrak are budget options for smaller, lighter pieces, while Full Truckload (FTL) suits entire household moves.