Mattress Shipping Cost from Ames, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois

Shipping a 50 lb box typically costs $40 to $90+ for ground services, with FedEx Ground and UPS Ground often being the cheapest options (around $75-$85), while USPS Ground Advantage might be a bit higher ($128) or cheaper for shorter distances ($38-$48), depending heavily on distance, speed, and if you use discounted rates or flat-rate options for compact items.

Comments Section USPS, FedEx and UPS can ship mattresses. It's just expensive. You need a heavy duty mattress shipping box plus a mattress bag. And it needs to be sealed well. It's going to be handled roughly, If the box comes apart, the mattress will likely be ruined. That would be your fault, not the shipper.

Yes, you can ship a mattress through FedEx. FedEx requires you to pack your mattress in a proper mattress shipping box before having it shipped. FedEx allows large packages of up to 150 pounds to be shipped. If your package exceeds the weight limit, FedEx will charge a $100 oversize package fee.