Mattress Shipping Cost from Djibouti to Chicago, Illinois

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.

Shipping A Mattress With USPS The United States Postal Service is a budget-friendly courier service that does allow you to ship mattresses. However, be prepared to pay an extra $100 fee if your mattress exceeds 70 pounds in weight and 108 inches in length.

The cheapest way to ship bulky items involves comparing ground services like FedEx Ground and UPS Ground for heavier packages (over 2 lbs), using USPS Ground Advantage for lighter items or specific dense/heavy items fitting Flat Rate boxes, and utilizing online platforms like Pirate Ship for discounts, while always right-sizing packaging and considering freight for very large/heavy pallets.