Shipping Cost from Hawaii to Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Shipping Furniture Across Country On average, a single large item, like a couch or dresser, costs between $300 and $1,500 to ship cross-country. A queen mattress is usually $300–$600, while a large sectional sofa can run closer to $800–$1,500. The wide range makes sense once you see what goes into the cost.

The cheapest way to ship from Hawaii to the mainland is usually USPS Ground Advantage for lighter items or USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Boxes for heavier or larger items, as USPS offers consistent, lower rates across all zones to Hawaii, though you should compare costs with UPS/FedEx Ground for heavier packages (20+ lbs) using online calculators like Easyship.com or DIYTransport.com.

The cheapest way to ship furniture usually involves using Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight, sharing truck space for non-full truckloads, or exploring bus freight (like Greyhound) for cost savings if it fits rules, but the absolute cheapest often means DIY methods like renting a truck or using ride-share movers (Dolly, GoShare) for local moves, or leveraging marketplaces like Shiply/uShip for competitive LTL quotes. Key cost savers include disassembling furniture, packing it yourself, and choosing slower delivery times.