Long-Distance Movers in Yorkville, IL
Moves from Yorkville to downstate Illinois or another state, surveyed in your home and handled by Amenity Moving & Storage, an authorized Wheaton World Wide Moving agent.
- Wheaton World Wide agent
- Licensed ILCC 73744 MC-C
- Family-run since 1986
- Free in-home estimates
Who handles long-distance moves from Yorkville, and how are they priced?
Long-distance moves from Yorkville, Illinois are handled by Amenity Moving & Storage, the family-run Plainfield mover behind Yorkville Movers. Moves to another state travel under the federal authority of Wheaton Van Lines (USDOT 70719), with Amenity as Wheaton’s agent; long moves inside Illinois run under Amenity’s ICC license. Both are priced mainly by shipment weight and distance, after a free in-home estimate.
- Interstate authority
- Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. (USDOT 70719, MC-87113)
- Illinois license
- ILCC 73744 MC-C, Amenity Moving & Storage
- How long moves are priced
- Mainly by shipment weight and distance
- Estimate
- Free, in person, no obligation
- Lead time Amenity suggests
- 8 to 12 weeks before moving day
- Storage
- 12,000 sq ft climate-controlled warehouse in Plainfield
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Interstate or intrastate: the two kinds of long move
A long-distance move from Yorkville is either interstate, crossing a state line, or a long intrastate move that stays inside Illinois, and different regulators set the rules for each. Interstate household moves fall under the federal consumer rules in 49 CFR Part 375, which FMCSA enforces. Moves that begin and end in Illinois stay with the Illinois Commerce Commission, even when the destination is Carbondale, about 276 straight-line miles south.
Mileage alone does not decide how an Illinois move is billed. The ICC’s consumer guide says moves under 50 miles, or moves entirely within Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties, may be billed by workers and hours, while longer moves outside those counties are billed by total weight and distance. Yorkville is the seat of Kendall County, so a move to Waukegan in Lake County, about 57 straight-line miles away, can still be hourly, while Rockford, about 53 miles away in Winnebago County, is weight-rated.
| Question | Local Illinois move | Long move inside Illinois | Out-of-state move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who regulates it | Illinois Commerce Commission | Illinois Commerce Commission | FMCSA, U.S. Department of Transportation |
| Whose authority | Amenity, ILCC 73744 MC-C | Amenity, ILCC 73744 MC-C | Wheaton Van Lines, USDOT 70719 |
| Usual pricing basis | Workers and hours | Weight and distance | Weight and distance, binding or non-binding estimate |
| Inventory | On request, at the tariff rate | Required before loading | Required before loading |
| Default protection | 60 cents per pound per article unless you pay for more | 60 cents per pound per article unless you pay for more | Full Value Protection unless you waive it in writing |
| Claim filing window | 90 days after delivery | 90 days after delivery | 9 months after delivery |
Long-distance services for Yorkville households
Yorkville Movers offers three long-distance services: out-of-state moves, long moves that stay within Illinois, and a choice of protection plans that sets how your belongings are valued while they travel.
Out-of-state moving
Interstate moves from Kendall County homes travel under Wheaton Van Lines’ federal authority, with Amenity surveying, packing, inventorying and loading as Wheaton’s local agent. The out-of-state moving page walks through the federal paperwork in the order you will see it and what to check on each document.
Long moves within Illinois
A move to Peoria, Champaign, Springfield, the Quad Cities or Carbondale never leaves ICC jurisdiction, so Illinois rules on estimates, weighing and claims apply instead of federal ones. Our page on long moves within Illinois lists straight-line distances from Yorkville and explains weight-and-distance billing under the state’s household goods rules.
Moving protection plans
As a Wheaton agent, Amenity offers three protection levels it calls Limited Liability, Full Value and Replacement Value. The moving protection plans page sets those names beside the federal definitions and the Illinois default of 60 cents per pound per article, with worked examples.
Who carries your shipment, and how to check
On an interstate move the carrier of record is Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., doing business as Wheaton World Wide Moving, and Amenity Moving & Storage acts as its authorized agent. FMCSA’s SAFER snapshot for USDOT 70719 lists Wheaton, based in Indianapolis, as an active carrier authorized as a Motor Carrier of Household Goods under MC-87113. The federal booklet defines an agent as a local moving company authorized to act on behalf of a larger national company, and Amenity notes that the Wheaton network connects it to more than 300 agents across the U.S.
Inside Illinois the license is Amenity’s own, ILCC 73744 MC-C. The ICC requires anyone moving household goods for hire in the state to hold a household goods license and file a tariff, and its entity search shows whether a carrier’s license is active. Yorkville Movers is not a broker: every estimate and every crew comes from Amenity, whose trucks dispatch from 10028 Mandel St in Plainfield, about 10 miles east of downtown Yorkville. Amenity’s crews also handle long-distance moves for households in Oswego, Aurora and Plainfield.
From estimate to delivery, step by step
A long-distance move runs through nine steps, from the survey of your home to the final check at the new address.
- In-home surveyAn Amenity estimator tours the house with you, including closets, the basement, the garage and any shed. Federal rules require a physical survey, done on-site or by live or recorded video, unless you waive it in writing (49 CFR 375.401). Our guide to the in-home moving estimate explains what the estimator looks for.
- Written estimate and bookletsYou receive a signed, dated estimate marked binding or non-binding, plus the federal booklet Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move and the Ready to Move? brochure, or links to both.
- Protection choiceYou choose a valuation level in writing. On interstate moves, Full Value Protection applies unless you sign a waiver accepting released value.
- PackingAmenity’s packers, a team separate from the moving crew, can pack the whole house or only the fragile rooms, labeling each carton by contents and destination room. See packing services for full and partial options.
- Moving-day inventoryThe crew numbers every carton and uncartoned item and records its condition; you review the list, note any disagreement and sign before loading.
- Bill of lading and loadingYou sign the bill of lading, your contract for the move. Furniture is wrapped in blankets, loaded item by item and secured with restraints.
- WeighingWeight-rated shipments are weighed on a certified scale. You may watch, and on interstate moves you can demand a re-weigh after learning the billing weight and before unloading begins.
- TransitYour Amenity driver and Wheaton’s dispatchers stay in contact, and computerized scheduling and tracking follow the shipment.
- Delivery checkThe crew places furniture where you direct. Check items against the inventory and write any damage or missing pieces on the paperwork before you sign the delivery receipt.
Planning a move in Yorkville?
Book a free, no-obligation estimate with Amenity’s office. One household per truck, licensed since 1986.
How far ahead to book a long-distance move
Book a long-distance move 8 to 12 weeks ahead when you can; that is the planning window Amenity recommends, and it is longer than the ICC’s smart tip to start looking for any Illinois mover at least six weeks before the move.
The extra time has practical uses: the survey has to happen before a written estimate can be signed, interstate shipments are scheduled into pickup and delivery windows rather than single days, and packing a full house for a multi-day haul takes longer than packing for a short local drive. If your date is tied to a closing or the start of a school year, request the estimate as soon as the month is firm.
- Request the in-home estimate as soon as you know the target month.
- Decide what is not coming before the survey, so the estimate reflects the real load.
- Confirm the agreed pickup and delivery dates or windows on the bill of lading.
- Arrange storage early if your sale and purchase dates do not line up.
- Work through the 8-week moving checklist for the tasks that are yours, such as utilities and address changes.
What decides the price of a long move
Weight and distance set most of the price of a long move; packing, protection, storage and access charges are added on top. A non-binding estimate is the mover’s reasonably accurate projection from the survey; final charges follow the actual weight and the tariff, but if you pay 110 percent of the estimate at delivery the mover must release your goods, and any balance is billed later (49 CFR 375.407). A binding estimate holds the total for the goods and services listed on it, and the mover may charge for preparing one; a non-binding estimate must be free.
Charges that are easy to overlook
- Flight charges for carrying items up or down stairs, and long-carry charges when the truck cannot park close to the door.
- Packing labor and materials, including custom crates for glass, art or other fragile pieces.
- Protection above the free released-value level.
- Storage-in-transit when the new home is not ready on the delivery date.
- Advanced charges: services by a third party, such as appliance servicing, that the mover pays and adds to your bill.
The lowest estimate is not always the lowest bill, and the savings you control come from weight you never load: Amenity’s Wheaton packing tips suggest selling fitness equipment and replacing it later, burning or giving away firewood, and comparing the cost of mailing books with the cost of moving them. Ask about Wheaton discount programs, such as one for NARFE members, at your estimate.
Items that need a plan before a long haul
Pianos, gun safes, hazardous materials and small high-value items each need a decision before the survey, because they change the equipment, the crew or what the truck may carry.
- Pianos and organs. Amenity moves grands, uprights, spinets and organs using skid boards, lifting straps and pads; see piano moving for how each type is prepared.
- Gun safes. Amenity puts safe weights at roughly 300 to 2,000 pounds. The safe must be emptied, and unbolted if it is anchored; see gun safe moving.
- Hazardous materials. Federal law forbids shipping hazardous materials in household goods without telling the mover. Amenity’s list of items it cannot move includes paint, bleach, lighter fluid, ammunition, aerosol cans and propane tanks, and fuel should be drained from mowers and power tools.
- Valuables. The ICC advises carrying jewelry, money, important papers and medicines with you rather than putting them on the truck.
- Items worth more than 100 dollars per pound. Under Full Value Protection, list them in writing or the mover may limit its liability for them.
Our guide to what movers will not move or pack covers the full list and what to do with each item.
Storage when closing dates don't line up
When your Yorkville sale closes before the new home is ready, Amenity can hold the shipment in its 12,000 sq ft climate-controlled Plainfield warehouse for anything from one day to several years. Furniture is wrapped in pads and cardboard, then packed and sealed in wooden crates measuring 8 by 7.5 by 5 feet; sofas rest on sofa racks, and every item is entered in an inventory database with a list given to you. Only Amenity personnel enter the warehouse. More detail is on the moving and storage page.
On interstate shipments, storage arranged as part of the move is called storage-in-transit. Before it converts to permanent storage, the mover must notify you in writing of the conversion date, that its liability is ending, and that you have nine months from conversion to file claims for loss or damage in transit or in storage (49 CFR 375.609). After conversion, the warehouse’s rules and charges apply.
Long-Distance Moving services
Out-of-State MovingInterstate moves under Wheaton Van Lines authorityLearn more →
Long Moves Within IllinoisYorkville to Champaign, Peoria, Springfield, Rockford and beyondLearn more →
Moving Protection PlansLimited liability, full value and replacement value explainedLearn more →Where we provide long-distance moving
Related moving services
Local MovingHome moves in and around Yorkville, one household per truckLearn more →
Office & Commercial MovingOffice, retail and corporate relocations with minimal downtimeLearn more →
Packing ServicesFull, partial and last-minute packing by trained packersLearn more →Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I book long-distance movers?
Amenity recommends starting 8 to 12 weeks before a long-distance move. That leaves time for the in-home survey, a signed written estimate, packing and a confirmed pickup window. The Illinois Commerce Commission advises starting your search for any Illinois mover at least six weeks ahead.
How do I find an affordable out-of-state mover?
Get written estimates from licensed movers after an in-home or video survey, then compare them line by line: estimate type, weight assumed, valuation level, packing and access charges. A low non-binding estimate can still cost more at the end. Reducing weight before the survey, and asking about Wheaton discount programs such as the one for NARFE members, are the savings you control.
Does a broker or another company handle my long-distance move?
No. A broker arranges moves that other companies perform. Amenity Moving & Storage, the Plainfield mover that operates Yorkville Movers, does the estimate, packing and loading itself, and interstate shipments travel under Wheaton Van Lines’ authority with Amenity as Wheaton’s agent. The site does not refer you to other movers. See our licenses and disclosures.
Whose USDOT number is on an interstate move?
Wheaton Van Lines, Inc., USDOT 70719 and MC-87113. Wheaton is the interstate carrier, and Amenity Moving & Storage is its authorized local agent. You can confirm the number, its active status and its household goods authority on FMCSA’s SAFER company snapshot. Amenity’s own credential is its Illinois license, ILCC 73744 MC-C, which covers moves within Illinois.
How long does a long-distance delivery take?
It depends on distance, season and how the shipment is scheduled. Interstate moves usually have an agreed delivery date or a window of dates, sometimes called a delivery spread, written on the bill of lading. Federal rules require the mover to give you 24 hours’ notice of its arrival within that window and to tell you promptly about any delay.
What happens if the final bill is higher than my estimate?
On a non-binding estimate, you can pay 110 percent of the written estimate at delivery and the mover must unload and release your goods; the remainder is billed afterward. Illinois rules give you 30 days to pay the balance on intrastate moves. On a binding estimate, the price for the listed goods and services does not change unless you add items or services.
Do long moves inside Illinois need an interstate mover?
No. A move that starts and ends in Illinois is intrastate and is regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission, so the mover needs an ICC household goods license. Amenity handles these moves under its own license, ILCC 73744 MC-C. Federal interstate rules and Wheaton’s USDOT authority apply only when the shipment crosses a state line.
Can I pack my own boxes for a long-distance move?
Yes, but self-packed cartons are harder to claim on. If a box you packed arrives intact on the outside with broken contents inside, the mover can argue the packing caused the damage, and both ICC guidance and federal rules support limiting its liability in that case. You can pack books and linens yourself and have Amenity pack glass, art and the kitchen. See packing options.
Sources
- 49 CFR Part 375 — Transportation of Household Goods in Interstate Commerce; Consumer Protection Regulations — eCFR, National Archives
- Appendix A to Part 375 — Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move — eCFR, National Archives
- SAFER Company Snapshot: Wheaton Van Lines Inc (USDOT 70719) — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Household Moves in Illinois: A Consumer's Guide (rev. 3/2026) — Illinois Commerce Commission
- Household Goods Movers — Illinois Commerce Commission
- Long-Distance Movers for Chicagoland — Amenity Moving & Storage
Who handles your move
Yorkville Movers is operated by Amenity Moving & Storage Inc., 10028 Mandel St, Plainfield, IL 60585 — a family-run Illinois mover since 1986 whose crews dispatch to Yorkville and Kendall County from its Plainfield warehouse. Illinois household goods license ILCC 73744 MC-C. Interstate moves are transported under the authority of Wheaton Van Lines, Inc. (USDOT 70719, MC-87113), for which Amenity is an authorized agent. See licenses & disclosures.
Last reviewed November 11, 2026 by the Yorkville Movers team against Amenity Moving & Storage’s published service details and the public sources listed above.
Planning a move in Yorkville?
Book a free, no-obligation estimate with Amenity’s office. One household per truck, licensed since 1986.