Mattress Shipping Cost from Moreno Valley, California to Chicago, Illinois

It usually takes a First Class letter only one or two days to get from Chicago to California if the city in California is a larger city. It can take longer if it is small or out of the way.

To ship a mattress out of state, you'll need to package it securely (mattress bag + box/wrap) and then use carriers like USPS, FedEx, UPS, or specialized freight/peer-to-peer services (Shiply, uShip), comparing costs and service types (DIY vs. white glove) based on size, weight, and urgency. Key steps involve measuring, boxing, choosing a carrier, comparing quotes, and tracking, with options ranging from budget (USPS Retail Ground) to expedited (Priority Mail, freight).

Shipping a 20 lb package costs roughly $20-$40 for ground services (UPS, FedEx, USPS Ground Advantage) for shorter distances, but can range from $13 to over $100+ for faster or international options, depending heavily on the carrier, speed, and distance (zone). USPS Ground Advantage is often economical, while faster FedEx/UPS options like Next Day Air become much pricier, and sometimes splitting into lighter boxes (under 20 lbs) can be cheaper with USPS.