Piano Shipping Cost from Chicago, Illinois to Oakland, California

Get the best December 2025 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. How much does it cost to ship a piano from Chicago, Illinois to Oakland, California? Get instant quotes from top carriers. The distance is approximately 1,847 miles. Shipping via ORD airport.

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Chicago, IllinoisOakland, California

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Distance

1,847 miles

Transit Time

6 business days via XPO Logistics

Route Type

domestic

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$635.06 via Estes Express

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

Estes Express

LTL Economy

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$635.06

Old Dominion

LTL Freight

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$685.57

XPO Logistics

Recommended

LTL Freight

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$721.66

UPS

Ground

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$1079.95

FedEx

Economy Air

Transit Time

3 days

Price

$1549.14

FedEx

Express Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$2097.46

UPS

Next Day Air

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$2307.21

About Shipping from Chicago, Illinois to Oakland, California

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Q:How much does it cost to move from Chicago to San Francisco?
Cost of Moving from Chicago to San Francisco On average, moving from Chicago to San Francisco with STI costs around $3,000 for the line haul. However, the final price depends on a few things—like how far you're moving exactly, how much stuff you have and whether you need extra help like packing or unpacking.
Q:Is a piano dolly better than hiring movers?
Lifting such a monstrous piece of equipment is back-breaking work, even if you're only lifting it onto a dolly. Many times, confident homeowners attempt to lift a piano and not only damage the instrument but injure themselves. Next time, err on the side of caution: let professionals handle the heavy lifting instead.
Q:How to ship a piano out of state?
Recommended Shipping Method We always recommend hiring professional movers to transport your piano. For short-distance moves, look for a local piano mover in your city. Upright pianos are always shipped using premium White Glove service.

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